Junior Design Engineer - Utilities

Junior Design Engineer - Multi Utility

Leeds / Hybrid

Starting Salary: Up to £30K

Role Summary

Our client, a market leader within the utilities sector is on the market to expand their team by bringing on-board a Junior Design Engineer who has AutoCAD experience. The core markets of this clients are the ICP / EV / Gas / Electricity & Telecomms sectors where they have an incredible reputation within the sector. They strive to be market leaders and are looking for a pro active and forward thinking individual to join their journey and to become an integral part of their bright future. Experience in the utilities sector is of course desirable but this client will consider pro active and ambitious candidates with AutoCAD experience (2D) from any industry.

Duties

As an Assistant Design Engineer, you will assist the Design Engineers by producing draft designs and technical drawings using AutoCAD and design calculation software. You will work to the company policies and industry standards, whilst value engineering or maintaining gross margin as predicted by the Tendering Engineers.

• Assists in the production of complaint designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Understand and apply ENA, DNO & IDNOG81 design standards and engineering recommendations
• Assist in processing job specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes
• Record project progression on design database
• Work within guidance of the company policies and BMS
• Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS, GIRS & WIRS accreditations
• Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure
• Attend site to develop understanding of routing, plant and installation process
• Maintain a record of CPD to enable learning and progression

Requirements & Qualities

• Willingness to work towards formal qualifications in an electrical, gas or water discipline
• Experience of AutoCAD (2D only)
• Accuracy of drafting work and attention to detail
• Be technically minded and able to understand methods and equations behind calculation software
• Professional, helpful attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

Package & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard
• Up to 3 extra days holiday for long service - 2 years +1, 5 years +1, 10 years +1
• The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x Death in Service Cover
• Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years