Electrical Design Engineer

Our Company:

Clarke Energy is an award-winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind-meter applications. Renowned for our high-quality schemes, we are committed to supporting the global net-zero transition.

Our culture is founded on integrity and high ethical standards. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we offer unparalleled expertise and support.

Our comprehensive solutions are strengthened by in-house design engineering, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management, and market-leading 24/7 after-sales support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our projects.

About the role:

The main function of the Engineering department is to produce mechanical and electrical design packages to enable successful installation, commissioning, operation and service of generation only and Combined Heat & Power Plants. Providing input and support throughout the full life cycle of the project from concept to service.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 25 days holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Health care cash plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme
• Hybrid working
• Reward and Recognition
• Development and investment in our employees

Role & Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. The purpose of this role is to produce electrical design and to engineer and develop Power Generating facilities including Energy Storage, Hydrogen, Solar, Wind, Microgrids, Gas-Powered Generation (Advanced Gas, Biogas, Natural Gas) and CHP plants, providing input and support at all stages of a project from sales through to installation.

Responsibilities

• Translate and develop conceptual designs into designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders, drawing out specifications, calculations and component selection.
• Carrying out Power System Studies including Load Flows, Fault Analysis, Protection Studies, P28 Voltage Flicker, G5/5 Harmonic Assessments, G99 Reactive Power and Frequency Response Simulations.
• Support and assist in the sales stage of a project by taking responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and tender preparation documents are provided to meet the timescales and quality standards required for presentation to the customer/potential customer.
• Liaise with Mechanical Design Engineer in identifying the project requirements and on the development of the detailed design.
• Liaise with CAD draughtsman, coordinating and leading activity in order to ensure that the design packages are produced to the required timescales and standards of quality.
• Provide support to the Project Manager during the installation commissioning and testing phase of the project, ensuring the timely production of all necessary documentation.
• Liaise as necessary with existing and potential customers and their representatives.
• Participate, and where appropriate lead, HAZOP and risk assessment studies.
• Ensure that there is full adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management policies and procedures in all work undertaken.

About you:

If you are looking for an exciting new role within a busy, growing company then this could be the next role for you. You will be responsible for the translating and developing conceptual designs into designs to meet the functional and contractual specifications of secured orders. Working with our skilled and knowledgeable engineering team, we are looking for someone to come in and help us on our journey as we continue to explore new technologies and develop our existing offering.

This a full time permanent position, based in our head office in Liverpool with the option of home working. There will be an element of travel for the role as we cover the UK & Ireland. The working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours.

Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND if supported by substantial relevant experience)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in an associated industry with a background in power generation (between 1-25MW)
• Knowledge of low and of medium voltage power trains and associated control and instrumentation.
• Good IT Skills -MS Office
• Full UK/EU Driving License
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Professional registration.
• Experience in CHP and power generation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD draughting package or similar.
• Knowledge of ETAP power analysis software.
• Knowledge of HV substation design and the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)

If you are looking for a career with a growing and exciting company that truly believes its people are at the heart of its success, Clarke Energy is the place for you. With opportunities spanning 27 different locations across the world, the possibilities are endless.

People truly are our power, and we foster a positive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to thrive. As we continue to grow, so do our opportunities. We are always looking to add to our teams and continue to build our Clarke Energy family. What are you waiting for?

Feel free to apply via LinkedIn, directly through our website or contact Ben.Dixon@Clarke-Energy.com