Electrical Design Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority
This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.
The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.
As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.
If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.
We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to an Electrical Design Engineering Returner who will be involved in creating design solutions from concept to detailed design in accordance with scope and specification. They shall ensure that the solutions meet regulatory and company standards and that they are delivered on time and to budget.
What you will be doing:
- Generation of electrical drawings and associated technical documentation to allow the design to be manufactured and installed in the most efficient manner.
- Generation of project wide piping and instrumentation diagrams.
- Analysis of designs and necessary calculations needed to ensure operation and safety of the designs.
- Competent use of CAD packages: AutoCAD and an electrical CAD package.
- Design of safe machinery electrical controls to IEC 60204-1
- Design of functional safety systems to ISO 13849 including verification of the design.
- Design of electrical installations to BS 7671.
- Actively promote UKAEA’s values, championing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What you will have:
- Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Ability to perform Electrical Design calculations.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and an electrical CAD package
Location:
Culham, hybrid (2-3 days in the office)
This opportunity requires candidate to be eligible to obtain and maintain UK BPSS level clearance.