Electrical Design Engineer

UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, aiming to provide the world with a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites in Culham, Oxfordshire, and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to support their expanding research program, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

We have a current opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis, based in Abingdon. For further information about this position, please apply.

Provide electrical engineering design capability to UKAEA programs. Responsible for designing and specifying electrical systems and preparing supporting technical documentation, including CAD deliverables.

Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design complex electrical systems using a database-driven CAD application.
Design electrical systems for automated control, robotics, LV distribution, motion control, and PLCs.
Perform calculations for circuit protection, cable sizing, and load estimation.

Create detailed drawings and diagrams compliant with UKAEA & international standards.
Select appropriate components for electrical systems.
Manage database libraries to ensure component details are accurate.
Support the configuration team to ensure all technical information is correctly configured.
Maintain regular and proactive communication with the engineering team to progress designs and resolve issues.
Perform formal checks on other designers' work.
Produce presentation materials for design reviews and present as required.
Follow UKAEA procedures, processes, and protocols.
Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Coordinate electrical design tasks according to project priorities and deadlines.
Contribute to project plans to ensure delivery targets are met.

Qualifications Required: Essential

Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
Experience using database-driven CAD systems such as SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
Experience working to international standards and legislation, including BS EN 60204 and BS 7671.
Good knowledge of Design for Manufacture principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Desirable

Familiarity with SmarTeam PDM system or equivalent.
Experience in automation, process plant, or robotics.
Understanding of functional safety in complex industrial systems.
BS th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.

Experience Required:

Experience using database-driven ECAD software to design technically complex electrical systems, preferably within a multidisciplinary team. An understanding of design considerations for vacuum, remote handling, cryogenics, and material selection for fusion applications is advantageous.

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