Electrical Design Engineer
Salary negotiable on application - dependatn on experience
Morson Projects Ltd (trading as Morson Praxis) Control Systems division supports major operators in high-hazard industries, where reliable and robust safety systems are essential to protect people, assets, and the environment.
We have over 45 years’ experience in industry, where ensuring the safety of workers and the asset is paramount. We have TUV Functional Safety Certified engineers ensure best engineering practice in accordance with IEC 61508.
We operate within the following sectors, Power, Renewables, Marine, Oil and Gas, Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure (Road and Rail).
The role is to support the Control Systems division, as a key engineering role reporting directly to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer. You will be providing technical support for all electrical design technical matters. The role will be office based in Manchester (Trafford Park).
The role will require you to be responsible for the delivery of all technical aspects of projects but also support project management tasks required to ensure the company maintains the project deliverables.
In addition, this role will require you to work offshore from time to time in support of electrical, software and commissioning engineers on specific projects as required. All associated training will be provided in these respects.
• You should have a strong background in electrical design engineering and be capable of designing all aspects control system panels.
• Excellent skills with build, installation and commissioning of Control Systems panels.
• You must have a strong teamwork mentality and also be willing to provide support and guidance to the team to help them improve their performance.
• The engineer should be committed to ensuring that any projects are technically and administratively supported, which would involve having a pro-active approach to answering a reasonable level of emails/telephone calls inside and outside of working hours.
• The role also requires that the individual can gain security clearance to work within secure marine applications (SC Clearance). This will be undertaken by our Compliance Department.
• The applicant would need a full driving license and would also need to be educated to degree level or equivalent.
• The supervisor should be capable of handling all aspects of the workshop in a safe and timely manner and ensuring that the quality standards are maintained for all projects.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Experienced with both AutoCAD and EPLAN.
• Development of internal and external General Arrangement drawings.
• Development of schematics.
• Familiarity with the hardware aspects of PLC Systems.
• ELV and LV Power Distribution.
• 4-20mA Loop design for integration with PLC modules and field devices.
• Provide technical support for installation and panel works within the company.
• Provide support and handover to the workshop team.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects defined in the project review meetings.
• Support in the process of delivery of timesheets/expenses to administration.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are both followed and adhered to.
• Ensure timely delivery of DPRs for all sites and evaluate for impact to the project.
• Delivery of FAT systems.
• Ensuring all project deliverables are met and any issues reported to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer in a timely manner.
• Be available during all working hours via telephone or email to support the above.
• Provide weekly reporting on progress and any issues with projects.
• Ensure high standards are maintained within the office/site and engineering staff.
• Be aware of Health and Safety implications for site and the office.
• Supportive with all Company Partner Programmes.
• Provide a good positive work ethic for all projects and deliverables.