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Design Engineer

Job Title: Design Engineer

Grade: C2 – Design Engineer

Reports to: Lead Design Engineers & PHED

Hours of Work: 40

JOB CONTENT

Primary tasks and duties:

–       Undertake/assist in electrification design, where allocated to a design team by the Head of OLE, to meet agreed programmes and budgets.

–       Undertake System, Basic, allocation and Construction design of railway electrification in accordance with appropriate International, National, Railway Group and Network Rail Company Standards. (For Network Rail Projects in accordance with the Company’s Accreditation Certification - NR/SP/ELP/21130)

–       Where determined competent act as Checker of designs as appropriate.

–       Ensure that the Company Design Assurance is applied to all allocated projects

–       Assist the Head of OLE in determination of the design scope and the subsequent preparation of the valuation of design elements of Electrification work as part of the tendering process.

–       Undertake/assist in site surveys

Secondary tasks and duties:

–       Such duties and tasks as are allocated to you at the discretion of the Company. Such duties will be within capabilities, qualifications and certification of the post holder.

–       Assist in maintaining Design Procedures to ensure they meet the company’s quality and environmental procedures and current best engineering practice.

–       Undertake consultancy projects (feasibility, outline design, etc) in the role of Project Engineer.

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

–       Degree qualified or equivalent

–       2+ years of Post-Graduation proven electrification experience (3+ years if no Degree)

Knowledge

Essential:

–       Understanding of CDM Regulations

–       Knowledge of Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards

–       Understanding of safety, quality and environmental issues relevant to the railway environment

Skills and abilities

Essential:

–       Good communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

Experience in using Microstation and Projectwise

Location: Runcorn | Salary: 35000 - 46000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 01/01/0001