Electrical Project Engineer

Overview

Location: Based at Rochester, flexible working approach with 2-3 days in the office and the rest remote.

Siemens Energy Services in Rochester are growing. We’re looking for project engineers to join us on this journey for growth, to solve our exciting new projects and champion project engineering activities within the High accuracy metering and system monitoring Portfolio. You will take projects through conception, design, build, mechanical and functional testing, delivery and onsite commissioning and integration and finally acceptance of final handover with the end client.

What part will you play?

• Produce and manage Design and Change Management of new metering systems CoP1, CoP2 and associated Grid system monitoring bespoke systems/solutions (CoP3 upwards).
• Perform FAT, FIT and SIT procedures coupled with successful completion of customer witness testing requirements.
• Identify and manage project risk and put control in place to mitigate with Project Managers.
• Support and assist the management team to monitor the progress of works and ensure that the development, design construction, testing and financial targets are met, and effective remedial action is produced where required.
• Ensure that the technical standards are maintained in all aspects of project work, in order that safe for successful project implementation.
• Lead and monitor the planning and progress of works in conjunction with Project Managers in relation to timeline and budget and ensure that the development, design, construction and testing requirements are met.
• Act as the Project Engineering Manager on a large project or on a number of medium-sized projects
• Apply internal frameworks for successful delivery of projects
• Lead and deliver on-site installation and commissioning works at customers premises as required.
• Manage office-based tasks alongside field-based tasks and have a willingness to attend sites throughout the UK.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Must haves:

• HNC/Degree level qualification in electrical/electronics engineering. Good technical understanding and appreciation of Elexon COP1 & COP2 solution requirements including grid system monitoring requirements
• Ability to use AutoCAD (or similar) fluently and IT packages such as Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Visio, MS Projects etc.), SAP Concur etc.
• A basic understanding of network and communication systems
• UK Full driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in SCADA and Control systems, Communication protocols
• Knowledge of electrical and project safety requirements
• An understanding of contract conditions and how to manage them
• You are resilient to setbacks and committed to achieving project goals in adversity
• You can interpret project partner agendas and objectives, and integrate these to the improvement of the project
• Experience with communication protocols such as IEC 104 (Modbus), MQTT, IEC61850, DNP3, DLMS
• Experience in Ethernet connections, programming of switches & routers, SCADA integration and interface with other communications systems

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.