At a Glance
- Tasks: Support design work on major fusion sub-systems and ensure compliance with design standards.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation focused on innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the field of fusion technology and advance your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience in electrical design.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
Role: Electrical Design Engineer REF 99731
Contract Length: Until 01/03/2027
Location: Hybrid/Culham, Abingdon – 3 days/week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £55 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
- Accountable for supporting design work on major fusion sub-systems, from concept through to detailed design on enhancement programs for client’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.
- Deliver projects to the satisfaction of the Customer (internal or external) within the imposed constraints.
- 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.
- Demonstrate good communication with personnel across the organisation as well as good team working.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
- C&I experience and a solid electrical engineering background.
- 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.
- Knowledge of functional safety and process safety desirable.
- Wide experience of using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Lite basic CAD drawing package to produce electrical documentation.
- Understanding of the operation of data configuration control.
- Ability to perform exploratory design concepts using first principles.
- Proven capability in engineering design and a good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques/engineering materials and their properties.
- Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques.
- Proficient in the knowledge and application of recognised drawing standards and BS EN 61082 in particular.
- Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills.
If you are an Electrical Design Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Electrical Design Engineer - Central Government employer: Spinwell Global
At Spinwell, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an Electrical Design Engineer in the public sector at our Culham location, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to groundbreaking fusion technology projects. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion ensures a supportive environment where every employee can thrive.
