At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electrical systems for fusion energy projects.
- Company: Join UKAEA, a leader in sustainable fusion energy research.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a chance to contribute to a greener future.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, impactful environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking mission to revolutionise energy with fusion technology.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent experience in electrical design required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer (INSIDE IR35) for a 12 month contract based in Abingdon.
UKAEA run the UK’s national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.
They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, your main responsibilities will be
- Accountable for supporting design work on major fusion sub-systems, from concept through to detailed design on enhancement programs for UKAEA’s facilities as well as for future fusion devices.
- Accountable for design aspects relating to all assigned systems / components including repair, replacement or upgrade activities.
- Develop and effectively implement systems for managing design requirements and interfaces, and processes for ensuring satisfactory performance/compliance, and ensure these are adopted by design teams.
- Ensure that detail designs are appropriately validated, working with engineering technicians/analysts/suppliers as necessary, and ensure appropriate adherence to design standards.
The designs are compliant with the methods of manufacture/assembly/maintenance.
- Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where appropriate.
- Complete/Supervise the design including the generation of technical documentation e. g. electrical drawings, bill of materials, cable schedules etc.; Ensure the design phases implement principles of value engineering and design for manufacture.
Essential
- A relevant engineering degree / HND or HNC / Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship or equivalent with relevant experience.
- Proven knowledge of adherence to relevant UK regulations / EU directives for Electrical safety and compliance.
- Experience in machinery safety principles and the use and application of BS EN 60204-1.
- Wide experience of using Auto CAD / Auto CAD Lite basic CAD drawing package to produce electrical documentation.
- Proficient in the use and application of recognised drawing standards and BS EN 61082 in particular.
- Knowledge of and the application of BS 7671 18th Edition. Qualification desirable.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.
Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.
As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
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