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Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Cambridge, Cambridgeshire On-site senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our team in Cambridge. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects for your discipline and for an overall project team, demonstrating personal input in winning or delivering commissions.
  • Provide design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on various projects.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision on technical aspects of your discipline.
  • Interpret client needs and meet project delivery requirements.
  • Supervise detailed design completion and oversee work of others.
  • Assess project feasibility specific to your discipline and lead feasibility studies.
  • Direct production of detailed and performance specifications for your discipline.
  • Review design programs and ensure sufficient resources for project completion.

Requirements:

  • BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline.
  • CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council accredited honours degree or equivalent experience.
  • Working towards I Eng or C Eng status.
  • Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to your discipline.
  • Experience with UK Building Services MEP projects.
  • Proficiency in electrical design software packages, Revit MEP, and AutoCAD.
  • Ability to sketch and communicate technical details graphically.

Electrical Design Skills:

  • Low voltage distribution systems
  • Low voltage standby generation
  • UPS systems
  • Cable calculations
  • Lighting calculations
  • Small power
  • Fire alarms
  • Intruder detection
  • Access control & security systems
  • Disabled call systems
  • Data cabling and outlets
  • Lightning protection

Skills

Required

  • Building Services MEP
  • Electrical design software packages
  • Revit MEP
  • AutoCAD
  • UK and European regulations
  • Low voltage distribution systems
  • Cable calculations
  • Lighting calculations

Nice to have

  • CIBSE/IET/Engineering Council accreditation
  • Working towards I Eng or C Eng status

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97304

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