Engineering Switchgear Engineer

This is a new role working with our Engineering Department to assist with providing technical support and guidance to WPS UK and their RMU & LV cabinets/Feeder Pillar suppliers.

• Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.
• Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.
• BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification
• Drawing approvals to suppliers.
• Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives.
• Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.
• Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.
• Developing new suppliers for various products.
• Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments
• Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.
• Contacting suppliers, if needed any technical support.
• Perusing tender specs and advising Sales engineers.
• Providing technical support for all Group projects
• Working with third party consultants where appropriate.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering Essential
• 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry. Essential
• Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications. Essential
• Technical knowledge and experience in SF₆-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential
• Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements.
• Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3.

Salary & benefits

Salary negotiable dependent on experience

25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

On-site parking with EV chargers

3 x salary death in service

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