At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the team in delivering innovative electrical design solutions for lighting projects.
- Company: Join Northumberland County Council, committed to creating opportunities for all.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid work environment with excellent career growth and support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community lighting while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience; knowledge of lighting design software is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Street Lighting Manager, you will be part of a team providing technical support to team members, Council Departments, elected members and external clients. This includes delivering quality exterior lighting and associated electrical design solutions, including trunk roads, housing estates, public realm, decorative and feature lighting, and EV chargers, as well as carrying out site surveys and inspections. The role is a hybrid mix of office and homeworking, with site surveys/inspections required as part of the design work. You will take part in client meetings/briefings to discuss proposed schemes and participate in team project progress meetings.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation of reports, feasibility studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Clear communication skills to develop strong technical credibility with the client and foster relationships in a partnering environment
- Liaison with engineers/technicians from other disciplines
- Carry out site surveys/inspections
- Assist in the preparation of estimates
- Design lighting projects in accordance with relevant standards and codes of practice
- Electrical designs for private cable networks in accordance with relevant standards
- Liaise with clients, electricity suppliers, contractors, professional organisations, sub-consultants, and other design teams
- Support the production of Environmental Lighting Impact Assessments, Economic Assessments and Business Cases
- Assist with night-time lighting assessments
Requirements
- Relevant engineering degree or an equivalent demonstrable level of practical experience and ability
- Completed or working towards completing the Institution of Lighting Professional Exterior Lighting Diploma and registered with the Engineering Council as Incorporated Engineer with membership of the ILP
- Conversant with lighting design software, in particular Lighting Reality
- Experience or practical working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Highways Agency DMRB and MCHDW standards, BS5489, BSEN 13201, BS7671 and ILP Technical Reports/guidance documents
- Highly motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Approachable and personable, and able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients
- IT literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits and additional information
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