ATKINS Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Recruiter: ATKINS
Job Reference: JRx-1832-41477-RL0970
Date Advertised: 13 August 2007
Duration of Employment: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: West Midlands
Salary / Hourly Rate: 25000 - 31000

Job Summary

The Rail Solutions division with Atkins undertakes electrical and mechanical design, survey, and specification activities within the UK Rail Market.
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical designer to become a key member of the team producing building services designs and supporting the Engineering Team. This will involve electrical design in a variety of areas including the following: Station Lighting, Station Lifts, Points Heating Schemes, Lineside Power Distribution, Stop Board lighting, Walkway & Car park lighting and Building power designs.


Responsibilities

* Undertake site work as required either as part of the design activities or as part of support to installation or audit
* Undertake electrical design to client and Atkins Rail standards
* To check Electrical designs prepared within own team and other groups within area of expertise
* Provide input and support to the E& M Manager for the preparation of bids

Requirements

* Graduate or Member IET or CIBSE with Chartered Engineer status or working towards would be preferred although candidates qualified to incorporated engineer status in electrical engineering with relevant experience would be acceptable
* Relevant and appropriate experience as an electrical designer within a building services or infrastructure environment
* The successful applicant will be16th edition qualified (or equivalent)
* You will be a competent designer to BS7671
* You will have experience of computer based design tools such as AMTECH or HEVACOMP
* Familiarity with AutoCAD 2000 or later versions would be beneficial as would a familiarity with Microstation to produce electrical diagrams
* Due to the nature of the position, the ability to drive and have UK driving license is essential for this role
* The successful applicant will be a competent user of IT tools in particular Word, Excel and Outlook

Training
We encourage career progression and there is the opportunity to further develop your career. We would expect to work with you in developing your career aspirations through staff appraisal, offering a range of opportunities and appropriate training designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents Reward and Benefits As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life mean that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:-

* 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave
* Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Personal accident cover
* Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
* Professional fees paid
* Private medical insurance discount
* Income Protection
* Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
* Gym and Health Club discounts. Plus a range of discounted rates on holidays and UK attractions and experiences.
* Childcare vouchers