Junior Design Engineer

Integrum Power Engineering - Part of the OCU Group, is an electrical engineering design & build contractor and ICP specialising in high voltage power transmission & distribution projects. Our industry sectors include utilities, renewable energy, rail and private networks. We offer engineering services across the full project life-cycle, from feasibility studies and design through to installation, commissioning and asset management.
About the job
Please note, this is not a graduate role. 1-2 years experience will be required as a minimum.
The Junior Design Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Design Engineer and the Engineering Design team in the design and development of electrical power systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Your support and expertise will contribute to the successful execution of projects and the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Participate and deliver the design of electrical systems and components for various projects.
* Collaborate with Design Engineers to support ongoing projects, providing assistance in areas such as surveying, primary and secondary design, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.
* Prepare and maintain project documentation, including drawings, technical specifications, and reports. Ensure that documentation meets the organisational and clients’ procedures, standards and requirements.
* Use Computer-Aided Design (“CAD”) software to deliver electrical and civils designs.
* Support the Design Engineers to update the project programmes and budgets trackers on a regular basis.
* Support the delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations.
* Understand industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical and civil engineering. Actively seek opportunities for professional development.
* Prepare work schedules and allocate resources., as well as supervising sub-contractors. Ensure all work is delivered safety and follows safety by design principles.
* Ensure all safety, quality, technical and commercial requirements are met.
* Support the full lifecycle from engagement with new and existing clients and the supply chain to winning of new works, to design delivery and handover at practical completion.
* Representing Integrum at national level, ensuring all enquires are handled in the appropriate manner and a positive image of the company is always maintained.
What you will need to be successful:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline with, ideally, Engineering Technician or Incorporated Engineer status.
* Have experience working in, or with, industry, preferably in a multi-disciplinary design, development and production environment, creating bespoke solutions.
* Understanding of design engineering on projects in the railway and renewable energy industries and/or wider transmission & distribution sectors, or a building services capacity.
* Ability to support in the quotation of new works using estimating software.
* Willingness to support and or lead on project H&S processes and production of associated documentation, including hazard identification, designers risk assessment and method statements.
* Outstanding self-reliance, resourcefulness and initiative, flexible approach and excellent time management.
* Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Company Information
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us