ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER
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We are a leading provider of electrical products, solutions and technical services to major industrial and commercial customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyse industrial and commercial customer requirements and develop appropriate electrical solutions.
- Design and specify electrical systems, products and solutions.
- Prepare technical proposals, BOQs, specifications and costing/pricing.
- Recommend suitable brands and products based on technical and customer requirements.
- Assess existing electrical infrastructure and identify opportunities for upgrades, refurbishments and retrofits .
- Provide technical advice relating to energy efficiency, power quality, electrical safety and sustainability.
- Conduct site assessments and technical audits.
- Support the Sales team with technical expertise and customer solutions.
- Ensure solutions comply with relevant electrical standards, quality requirements and company specifications.
- Provide technical input into procurement and product selection.
- Develop and implement the company's electrical engineering strategy, including design standards, quality management and technical risk management .
- Lead and develop a small technical team consisting of:
- Junior Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Technician
- Technical Servicing Technician
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to the engineering team.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, improved efficiency and value-added technical solutions.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification .
- Professional engineering registration will be advantageous.
- Solid experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electrical design, specifications and technical solutions.
- Experience with electrical infrastructure assessments, upgrades and refurbishment/retrofit solutions.
- The ability to prepare BOQs, technical proposals and pricing.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety, quality, risk and applicable standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and customer-facing abilities.
- Experience leading and mentoring technical staff.
- The ability to work collaboratively with Sales and other internal teams.
- A practical, solutions-driven and commercially minded approach.
Package & Remuneration
Market related