Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to take technical ownership of medium voltage switchgear design and type testing programmes. You will drive products from initial concept through to industrialisation, working closely with the Engineering Manager and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, safe, and cost-effective solutions.

Lead the full design lifecycle of medium voltage switchgear products from concept and functional specification through detailed design, prototype build, type testing and through to manufacturing industrialisation. Ensure designs meet safety, environmental, usability and cost targets at every stage.

Standards compliance and type testing

Act as Lead Engineer responsible for verifying and demonstrating compliance with applicable MV switchgear standards including IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947. Plan, coordinate and support type testing activities, interpreting results to validate design intent and resolve non-conformances.

Cross functional collaboration

Coordinate design activities with manufacturing, procurement, quality, customers and external suppliers to ensure on time delivery. Engage with customers to confirm technical requirements are captured and met throughout the design process.

Team leadership and mentoring

Lead and mentor junior engineers within the design team, contributing ideas to improve departmental processes and efficiency. Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of hands on experience in MV switchgear or control gear design and development
• Strong working knowledge of MV switchgear standards: IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools — SolidWorks, Creo or Autodesk — applied to switchgear enclosure and component design
• Demonstrated experience leading type testing campaigns in accordance with relevant IEC and EN standards
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior engineers and influence design direction at project level
• Familiarity with railway traction or rolling stock applications and EN 50152 test regimes
• Understanding of ISO 56002 innovation management principles
• Experience with dielectric testing, partial discharge measurement or arc flash analysis

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