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.

What we're looking for:

• 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.

What can we offer?

• 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!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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