Design Engineering Assistant (Control & Protection)

An interesting and broad based placement opportunity for a student of Electrical Engineering, it will provide excellent hands on experience in Design engineering for Controls & Protection. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team providing high quality service from tender to project close out. The role involves technical input to new and existing projects. You will be reporting to the Managing Director and working with Design Engineers.

Tasks and responsibilities will include:

* Control & protection system designs on one or multiple contracts.

* Undertake control & protection design activities

* Identify and maximise cost reduction opportunities on design activities

* Configuration of numerical protection relays to meet design criteria

* Lead design reviews, both internal and with the Client

* Provide support and guidance to other design engineers and draughtsmen during the design phase

* Planning of the engineering aspects of the project deliverables

* Provide support and guidance to site installation and commissioning staff during site activities

* Specification of components used in the design for procurement purposes

* Carry out site visits to assess the scope of work and production of accurate engineering reports

* Liaise with client regarding design issues

* Liaise with the Engineering and Project Managers

* Where necessary support the tendering or other internal departments

* Understanding of relay configuration and protection settings

* Training and support will be provided

* Hours of work will be 08.00 ? 16.30, Mon ? Thurs; 08.00 ? 13.00, Fri.

Essential requirements:

* Fluent English ? written & spoken

* Studying for a HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering ? degree student preferred

* IT Literacy

* Conscientious work ethic

* Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet customer needs

* Ability to work alone or as part of a team

* Excellent communication skills

Desirable attributes:

* Knowledge and understanding of UK, international standards and codes of practise for control & protection

* Experience in a similar position or environment

* Knowledge of electrical power utility systems and substations

* Understanding of application and configuration of protection relays

Company activity:

This is an electrical engineering company that was established early in 2004 by a group of Electrical Engineers who combined have over 150 working years experience in the Power Industry

Based in the Midlands, it is centrally located to their large client base. They also have engineers strategically placed throughout the UK

The Company specialize in providing technical resource to the Power Industry and operates both at a national and international level. Their aim is to provide clients with a cost effective, efficient, reliable service with the emphasis on quality and consistency of performance

They provide a complete range of services including Installation & Commissioning, Site & Project Management, Environmental, Health & Safety Supervision, Refurbishment, Maintenance & HV Cabling. All Engineers are time served, competent and highly experienced individuals, all with many years experience within the power industry both in the UK and overseas

The company operates from an attractive modern office facility in Stafford which accommodates a current team of 6 people

Location:

Based in Stafford, an ancient borough and market town. It is, as its name imports, the capital of Staffordshire, and is pleasantly situated nearly in the centre of the county, 16 miles from Lichfield, 16 miles from Wolverhampton, and 16 miles from Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Potteries

Stafford offers a wide range of local amenities including many well stocked shops, and several excellent inns, and large mansions

Attractions in the area include Cannock Chase (an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty); Shugborough Hall & Estate (900 acres of historic parkland, working Georgian buildings and sublime gardens); Stafford Castle ( built after the Norman invasion of 1066); the world famous Wedgwood pottery production facility

Birmingham, England?s second city is 30 miles away while there are excellent direct road and rail links to London

Remuneration details:

A training allowance of £800 per month will be provided to assist with accommodation and subsistence costs.

This remuneration package is not negotiable under ANY circumstances.

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