Switchgear Engineer

A great opportunity has arisen for a switchgear expert to join a leading forward thinking company who supply to the power industry

Job Description:

• Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.


• Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.


• BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification


• Drawing approvals to suppliers.


• Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives.


• Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.


• Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.


• Developing new suppliers for various products.


• Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments


• Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.


• Working with third party consultants where appropriate

• Degree in Electrical Engineering Essential


• 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry.


• Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications.


• Technical knowledge and experience in SF-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential


• Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements.


• Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays


• Company Profit Share Scheme


• Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks


• Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme


• Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided


• Pension


• EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging

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