Switchgear Engineer

Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Leeds recruit for a Switchgear Engineer.

Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now.

Company Benefits:

* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

* Company Profit Share Scheme

* Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks

* Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme

* Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided

* Pension

* EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging

The Role:

* Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.

* Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.

* BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification

* Drawing approvals to suppliers.

* Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives.

* Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.

* Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.

* Developing new suppliers for various products.

* Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments

* Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.

* Working with third party consultants where appropriate

About You

* Degree in Electrical Engineering Essential

* 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry.

* Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications.

* Technical knowledge and experience in SF₆-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential

* Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements.

* Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC (phone number removed) and ENA TS 41-3
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed