Electrical engineer engineer

Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals ~ Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location ~ Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools ~ Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers ~ Generous pension scheme ~25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common.

We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works. We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer. To provide complete electrical engineering services to projects through design and engineering to completion.

This will involve all stages from tendering, design and engineering, FAT attendance, support to installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Engineering and Supervisory/Management support to electrical installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance, and commercial perspective. Receives operational and technical guidance from the Head of Electrical Engineering, Project Managers, Sector Managers/Directors, and Group Operations Director.

Performs electrical engineering and design up to 33kV, considering safety, maintainability, installation ease, sustainability, and environmental impact. load flow, short circuit, motor starting, transformer energization, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, arc flash, equipment/cable sizing, earthing) using software and offline checks. Ensures Design Risk Assessments align with installation parameters. Develops engineered solutions addressing client needs, project constraints, and budgets.

Manages design registers, minutes, drawings, and formal communications (RFIs, TQs, EWNs, MARs) per VVB and project standards. Coordinates with CAD team to ensure BIM-compliant drawings and resolve clashes/interface issues. Estimates engineering man-hours and contributes to engineering and project execution plans.

Coordinates with installation teams to verify design fit, methodology, and resolve constructability queries. Works with commercial team to track design changes and variances. Supports planning team in scheduling design, installation, and T&C works; Manages subcontractor/sub-consultant work and assists commercial team with valuation and contracts.

Ensures compliance with VVB and client engineering/design quality procedures. Applies knowledge of industry/regulatory codes, standards, and criteria for power, utilities, and infrastructure projects Proficiency in Low and High Voltage (up to 33kV) power distribution system design in infrastructure projects and selection of equipment for the same. Knowledge of relevant electrical engineering and installations legislation and standards, and all other associated standards and legislations from Low Voltage to High Voltage level (up to 33kV).

Knowledge of engineering and design processes and Utilisation of Electrical design packages (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap, ETAP, etc) A recognised degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university. Registered member of either IET or CIBSE or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions. Substantial experience within Rail, Power and Infrastructure Electrical Design Engineering position.

The contracted location for this role is Old Oak Common, supporting the HS2 Project. The position will require work across Central London and Acton (OOC site), with the specific location varying depending on project phases. VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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