Senior Hardware/Electrical Engineer

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects of E,C & I design and implementation. The roles are designing electrical and control systems primarily focused on cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear, PLC’s and related EC & I equipment within the thermal and hydro power generation sector and/or Electrical and Control Systems for the Transmission and Distribution Sector . The roles will require the ability to undertake site surveys, develop electrical engineering solutions for cabling, undertake Control panel designs, prepare, review and check necessary calculations and designs when working with others whilst following Capula’s procedures. The work will involve travel with the possibility of some short periods away at customer sites carrying out the surveys and designing solutions collaboratively with the customer. Identified sites are in north Wales, Yorkshire and Scotland.

Essential Requirements:

• Competence in designing electrical control panels containing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), I/O Comms cards, UPS’s and/or Transmission and Distribution Substation Control and protection equipment. etc
• Competence in design of electrical cabling (power and C & I) and containment systems, including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection and assist with procurement by production of tender enquiries, tender return assessments and development of relationships through to order, including an understanding of commercial wrap and administration of subcontracts
• Ability to interpret Customers specifications and develop solutions to fulfil those requirements and prepare suitable documentation and drawings to convey design intent.
• Lead/supervise site works following Health and Safety guidelines etc.
• Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop engineers and technicians
• Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18^th Edition Wiring Regs
• Understanding of IEC BS EN 60439-1,Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
• Confidence to work within a multidisciplinary design team
• Awareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.
• Ability to work to deadlines and budgets.

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English as client contact is required as is integration with and mentoring of other team members

Desirable Requirements:

• Ability to undertake minor electrical works on sites
• Experience of thermal or hydro power station E C & I systems or National Grid Substations or other utility based experience would be acceptable.
• Competence in Motor Control Centres, Motor Control Gear and Instrumentation sufficient to specify MCC’s or LV Switchboards by producing the appropriate document suites and assist with procurement by production of tender enquiries, tender return assessments and development of relationships through to order, including an understanding of commercial wrap and administration of subcontracts
• A good working knowledge of related safety and environmental legislation

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work in a team with potential for leadership
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Flexible in their methods of working with a focus on delivering tasks to the required deadlines

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible working

• Pension

• Life assurance policy

• Private health care

• Lifestyle screening

• Salary sacrifice programme

• Mental health assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Green car scheme

• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.