Design Engineer

At Siemens Electrification \& Automation, we’re shaping the future of energy systems by connecting the real and digital worlds. We are currently recruiting for a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer (depending upon experience) to join our existing friendly and diverse engineering community delivering projects within the Medium Voltage Electrical Distribution Industry. As a Design Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, customer\-focused systems that power critical infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

This role will be based at our Manchester Office, with the choice to work remotely 2\-3 days per week, however, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to visit customers, conduct factory acceptance testing in Northwest England on an ad hoc basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take technical ownership of Medium Voltage Switchgear projects (AIS \& GIS) from tender handover through detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance.


• Review and interpret customer Specifications, Key Line Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams, ensuring technical requirements are understood and translated into compliant engineering solutions.


• Produce and develop detailed switchgear designs, including Single Line Diagrams, Switchboard General Arrangements (GAs), Schematic Diagrams and Low Voltage Compartment GAs.


• Design and integrate Protection and Control solutions, including Protection Relay Selection, configuration and associated control schematics.


• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design reviews, resolving technical queries and managing design changes.


• Support Factory Acceptance Testing activities, reviewing completed equipment and verifying compliance with design specifications and customer requirements.

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, supported by experience in a technical engineering or design role.


• Experience within the Medium Voltage, Distribution Network or Switchgear industry, including exposure to AIS and/or GIS switchgear solutions.


• Experience developing and interpreting Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, Protection \& Control schematics and layouts.


• Understanding of Protection \& Control systems, including protection relay selection, integration and associated design principles.


• Knowledge of relevant UK, ENA and Protection \& Control standards, with experience adapting designs to meet customer and regulatory requirements beneficial.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with customers, project teams and external suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.


• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.


• Siemens switchgear product knowledge would be advantageous.

• Performance\-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance


• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work\-life balance with our flexible working arrangements


• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.


• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

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