Graduate Electrical Engineer

Role:

This is an opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role will involve some travel.

Responsibilities:

• To understand the design project.
• To prepare, and develop under the guidance of a project leader, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design.
• To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
• To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.
• To take responsibility in project document control and filing as required by the project leader.
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.

Qualities and Skills:

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Technical engineering skills with the relevant university qualifications.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion.
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge of core technical guidance of the IET Wiring Regulations; BS 7671 and CIBSE supporting documents relevant to the position.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Flexible attitude.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
• Ability to use some of the following: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Dialux, AGI, Amtech/ Trimble Calculation Software, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.