Full-Time
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Armstrong Fluid Technology
Intelligent HVAC and fluid-flow systems
No salary listed
Droitwich Spa, Droitwich, UK
In Person
Full-time onsite role.
Category
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
ISO 9001
JIRA
Requirements
- HNC, HND, or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control and Automation, or a related discipline.
- Experience in a similar Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation engineering role, ideally in industrial, utilities, construction, or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of BS 7671, the Machinery Directive, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, the Electricity at Work Regulations, PUWER, the EMC Directive, and CDM Regulations.
- On-site installation and commissioning experience.
- Proficiency in electrical and control system design tools such as NanoCAD and Amtech.
- Ability to produce and interpret schematics, P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and instrument schedules.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage conflicts within varied organizational structures.
- Knowledge of JIRA.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex issues.
- Ability to engage confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Extensive experience with lean manufacturing and continuous process improvement methodologies in a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in defining manufacturing and quality-related standards, originating visual standards, standard operating procedures, and work instructions, and delivering training to skilled personnel.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation designs for industrial and process-related projects.
- Produce and approve design documentation, including load calculations, control architecture, instrument specifications, cable schedules, panel designs, and functional design specifications.
- Ensure design work complies with BS 7671, the Machinery Directive, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, and other relevant standards.
- Provide technical leadership, standardization, and guidance to engineering teams.
- Manage the EICA scope across multiple concurrent projects from concept through commissioning.
- Develop project scopes of work.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs and supervise junior engineers and subcontractors.
- Ensure project milestones and quality expectations are met.
- Provide senior-level technical support and mentorship to internal teams, site personnel, and clients.
- Conduct site surveys, inspections, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and field troubleshooting.
- Resolve technical issues during design, installation, commissioning, and operational phases.
- Lead internal meetings and design reviews.
- Participate in client, customer, and stakeholder meetings to provide technical clarity and project updates.
- Build working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and end users.
- Support bid teams with technical input for proposals and tenders.
- Assess technical risks.
- Work with business development teams to provide subject-matter expertise.
- Support or oversee installation activities to ensure compliance with design and safety standards.
- Work directly with installation teams to resolve issues.
- Participate in commissioning, integration, and handover activities.
- Review, mark up, and update electrical drawings, including schematics, wiring, and cable schedules, to reflect installation changes, design modifications, progress, and as-built conditions.
- Maintain drawing version control and revision history.
- Create technical submittals for electrical items using client and consultant specifications.
- Derive material lists from drawings and specifications, including cables, conduit, terminations, components, and extra-low-voltage devices.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and bills of materials, monitor delivery timelines, and coordinate with procurement to avoid delays.
- Generate and distribute electrical design documentation, including schematics, layouts, and interconnections, to installation teams and manufacturing workshops.
- Ensure documentation is complete and correctly referenced.
- Act as the design liaison to site engineers and installers by resolving queries, clarifying design intent, and recommending compliant modifications.
- Support site installation with clarifications, deviations, and design changes.
- Generate engineering punch lists during installation, track items, and ensure completion.
- Work with quality assurance and site teams to inspect, document, and sign off closing items.
- Attend planning and coordination meetings and report on electrical task status.
- Maintain and update the EICA project planner with task lists, milestones, dependencies, and real-time progress.
- Assist with creation and verification of extra-low-voltage cable pull lists, including quantities, routing, and lengths.
- Cross-check cable pull lists against design drawings and site conditions.
- Attend factory acceptance tests or panel witness tests to ensure panels meet design specifications.
- Support site connectivity, testing, and verification during commissioning.
- Ensure electrical documentation meets internal and external quality assurance standards and safety and regulatory requirements.
- Archive as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules in project records.
- Undertake electrical designs in accordance with company standard operating procedures, including SOP EBD-PP-001.
- Carry out preliminary assessments of supply characteristics, earthing arrangements, and cable requirements.
- Review project P&IDs, mechanical submittals, and motor data sheets to inform designs.
- Perform load calculations and prepare load schedules with diversity factors.
- Produce Single Line Diagrams, earthing and bonding diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Use Trimble ProDesign or equivalent software to generate electrical schematics, switchboard and distribution board layouts and schedules, protective device settings, fault-current studies, disconnection-time studies, and discrimination studies.
- Prepare block cable diagrams and, where applicable, Quick Connect Diagrams for site deployment.
- Conduct peer reviews and ensure compliance with BS 7671 and other applicable standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and clients to ensure designs meet specifications and programme requirements.
- Maintain accurate records, revision control, and documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
- Ensure designs account for safe isolation, maintenance access, and buildability
Armstrong Fluid Technology is a manufacturer of intelligent fluid-flow and HVAC equipment. It develops pumps, circulators, heat exchangers, packaged systems, controls, automation, and lifecycle services for heating, cooling, plumbing, water, fire-safety, and industrial applications. Its customers include building owners, engineers, contractors, data centers, healthcare facilities, utilities, and industrial operators. The company combines product engineering and manufacturing with digital optimization, commissioning, technical sales, and service. Roles span mechanical and controls engineering, software, manufacturing, quality, applications, sales, field service, and operations.
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