Engineer - Electrical

Role Summary

The candidate will be responsible to produce electrical building services designs

predominantly for Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings, working individually or as part of

a team.

Responsibilities

• Design of low voltage reticulation and distribution systems (230/400Volt) including UPS sources.
• Operation of AMTECH / Electrical OM software to produce design for low voltage systems including selection of cable types, protective devices and self-checking and presentation of results.
• Design of general & emergency lighting systems.
• Good working knowledge of different lighting types and sources (including LED types);
• Operation of industry standard lighting design software for the design of general and emergency lighting systems.
• Design of cable management systems (CMS) including trunking, tray, and conduits and the preparation of CMS sizing calculations and self-checking and presentation of results.
• Presentation of design onto schematic and 2D layout drawings.
• Use of Bentley MicroStation and AecoSIM to model in 3D MEP services including but not limited to Cable Management Systems, Pipework, Ductwork etc in 3D, including generating 2D sections from 3D models for incorporation into drawings.
• Understanding of BIM and working within a Common Data Environment, preferably Bentley ProjectWise.
• Supervise and verify the work performed by the designers/ modeller to meet the requirements of the project.
• Interpretation of client specification requirements written in English in the development of designs.
• Operation of Microsoft Office package, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills

• Design of low voltage reticulation and distribution systems (230/400Volt) including UPS sources;
• Operation of AMTECH / Electrical OM software to produce design for low voltage systems including selection of cable types, protective devices and self-checking and presentation of results.
• Design of general & emergency lighting systems.
• Good working knowledge of different lighting types and sources (including LED types);
• Operation of industry standard lighting design software for the design of general and emergency lighting systems.
• Design of cable management systems (CMS) including trunking, tray, and conduits and the preparation of CMS sizing calculations and self-checking and presentation of results.
• Presentation of design onto schematic and 2D layout drawings.
• Use of Bentley MicroStation and AecoSIM to model in 3D MEP services including but not limited to Cable Management Systems, Pipework, Ductwork etc in 3D, including generating 2D sections from 3D models for incorporation into drawings.
• Understanding of BIM and working within a Common Data Environment, preferably Bentley ProjectWise.
• Supervise and verify the work performed by the designers/ modeller to meet the requirements of the project.
• Interpretation of client specification requirements written in English in the development of designs.
• Operation of Microsoft Office package, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP UK Team, communicating openly about project progress
• Undertake technical reviews, peer reviews, checks and contribute to the design

Desired Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of NBC, BS, NFPA and other local codes and good working knowledge of UK codes would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in relevant subject.