Marine Electrical Designer
Location
Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.
The Electrical Designer will be responsible for the creation of CAD models and drawings along with other design deliverables to the required standards. They are required to contribute to as well as supporting the whole project and product design cycle from concept through to construction and installation technical support. The role requires a good understanding of engineering and design practice’s as relevant to the electrical discipline and the holder must be able to demonstrate excellent 2D & 3D CAD skills.
- Detailed design of electrical cables and systems
- Primary responsibilities are the preparation/production of CAD 3D routed system models including cable containment (Ladder / Tray / Basket), penetrations and cableway supports in line with recognised ISO and industry standards, specifications and project policies to the required time, cost and quality requirements.
- Preparation/production of 2D electrical installation and fabrication drawings from the 3D model including cable containment installation drawings, penetration installation drawings and material schedules in line with recognised ISO and industry standards and to the required; time, cost, and quality requirements.
- Ability to identify errors and omissions that conflict with required specifications, policies, and clash detection within source 3D model and 2D deliverables.
- Interpretation or production of electrical single line diagrams / block diagrams / schematics / cable schedules / termination drawings.
- Liaise with professional engineering colleagues and various stakeholders during detail design phase to ensure coordination and functionality of design through spatial integration reviews and design reviews.
- Develop innovative design solutions.
- Provide solutions to manufacturing and installation issues by assisting in the resolution of Technical and Production Queries.
- Reporting of technical progress and issues to line management.
- Be aware of and ensure that; safety, health and environmental requirements are implemented.
- Assist with ship surveys for validation of existing system drawings.
- The post holder is required to hold an NC/HNC or an equivalent qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Apprenticeship in relevant discipline or relevant industry experience.
- Familiarity with shipbuilding/ship repair terminology and practices.
- Experience in Design for Manufacture within a marine build and/or refit marketplace (or similar).
- Be proficient in the use of one or more parametric/spec driven CAD system in a 3D/2D environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
- Knowledge of change control process when updating the revision of drawings / documentation.
- Knowledge of MOD(N) ships would be advantageous.
- Experience of design governance with a particular focus on performing self-verification of own work through the drawing check and approval process.
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme , sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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