| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Warwickshire, Rugby |
| Industry Sector | Construction |
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Salary/Rate | £40K |
| Reference | CO 0801-74 |
| Date Advertised | 06-06-2008 - 09:33 |
PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER - Overhead Line & Cable design
Rugby, Warwickshire
Upto £40,000
- Act as Lead Design Engineer or Design Engineer as directed by the Design Manager or Detail Design Manager.
- Analyse contract documents to ensure correct interpretation of customers/consultants intentions.
- Design safe systems, defined as the integrated structure / line / civil works, so that they may be supplied and constructed in accordance with contract documents and / or current practices. Assist in analysis and resolution of design problems.
- Provide designs, volumes and quantities as required for the estimated & target cost submissions such that upon acceptance, the budget, programme and specification can be achieved.
- Attend tests, as required, to verify the suitability of design. Provide necessary calculations and / or reports to justify test loads and results. Assist in analysis of test failures.
- Ensure that any drawings produced represent the design as intended.
- Correspond as directed with the Business functions, customer, consultant, vendor (sub-contractor) to ensure the achievement of satisfactory progress and quality. Visit sites and offices (home and overseas) to discuss and solve problem issues, as appropriate.
- Liaise with the appropriate personnel to achieve optimum construction, erection and installation procedures.
- Ensure that Procedures and Manuals provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality Assurance Standards are applied and participate in their maintenance.
- Undertake training as required to enable effective achievement of objectives. Assist in training other designers when requested.
- Liaise with Development Section regarding development of and updates to computer programmes and assist in analysis of new design concepts.
Applicants should be degree qualified with with formal training in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering. Ideally with Chartered or Incorporated membership of ICE, IStructE, IMechE or IET, or working towards membership
Previous experience of HV or EHV Overhead Line or Cable design & construction along with experience of an element of OHL or Cable design.
Should also be familiar with UK, European &/or International design codes & standards for the Electricity Supply Industry, e.g. National Grid or ENA Technical Specifications, BS EN 50341 or IEC 60826 and IEC Standards in general.
