Fingleton White & Co
Antrim, County Antrim
Senior Electrical Design Engineer - REF: 2601a Share via link Share on social media Company Description Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff. Who We Are . We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right. Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets. Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency and building services upgrades and improvements for our clients. We also understand that natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen all have a key role in transitioning to low carbon and achieving zero carbon. Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do. Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation. Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation. We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer. Position The Role . Senior Electrical Design Engineer - REF: 2601 We are looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Energy, Utilities, and Renewables design team. The successful candidate will join an established team with senior support and will have the opportunity as their career progresses to lead high value and high complexity projects. The Senior Design Engineer will have a client facing role. An example of some of the responsibilities for the role as the business needs require are as follows: Design & project management from conceptual phase through to project completion in the Energy and Utilities sectors in areas such as renewables (biogas, biomass, CHP, solar, hydro, industrial utilities), pipelines and installations (gas, oil, pharmaceutical, water, or wastewater). Feasibility studies for power generation plants Preparation of electrical technical designs & submissions. Power System Studies, including load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination calculations. Use of electrical software packages such as Dialux, ElectricalOM, Trimble, ETAP, etc. Development of design drawings and specifications. Design of ancillary electrical services including building distribution network, lighting systems, fire alarm, earthing and bonding, cabling systems, equipment schedules. Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations. Participate in all phases of projects, from engineering to the procurement and construction. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in project implementation to achieve project and company goals. Carry out PSDP / Principal Designer role The Senior Design Engineer will have the opportunity to progress their career within Fingleton White to be involved in the various business sectors to provide experience across a wide range of projects. The location for this role will be in our Antrim office. Requirements The Candidate . The ideal candidate will have: Electrical engineering degree (Honours bachelor's degree or higher), or a similar discipline relevant to the specification above 7+ years post graduate and relevant design experience. CEng would be beneficial but not essential Experience in the design and selection of equipment within Hazardous areas or suitable training (e.g. CompEx Ex12) would be beneficial Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Good academic record Full clean driving license and own transport required Fluent written and spoken English is essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team Other information What we offer . An attractive remuneration package Career progression in line with published plan and educational support Year on year salary reviews Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave Company mobile phone Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy Group pension scheme with employer contribution Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer Team wellness programmes Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative Team social outings How to apply Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.
Senior Electrical Design Engineer - REF: 2601a Share via link Share on social media Company Description Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff. Who We Are . We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right. Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets. Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency and building services upgrades and improvements for our clients. We also understand that natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen all have a key role in transitioning to low carbon and achieving zero carbon. Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do. Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation. Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation. We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer. Position The Role . Senior Electrical Design Engineer - REF: 2601 We are looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Energy, Utilities, and Renewables design team. The successful candidate will join an established team with senior support and will have the opportunity as their career progresses to lead high value and high complexity projects. The Senior Design Engineer will have a client facing role. An example of some of the responsibilities for the role as the business needs require are as follows: Design & project management from conceptual phase through to project completion in the Energy and Utilities sectors in areas such as renewables (biogas, biomass, CHP, solar, hydro, industrial utilities), pipelines and installations (gas, oil, pharmaceutical, water, or wastewater). Feasibility studies for power generation plants Preparation of electrical technical designs & submissions. Power System Studies, including load flow, short circuit, and protection coordination calculations. Use of electrical software packages such as Dialux, ElectricalOM, Trimble, ETAP, etc. Development of design drawings and specifications. Design of ancillary electrical services including building distribution network, lighting systems, fire alarm, earthing and bonding, cabling systems, equipment schedules. Prepare technical reports, documentation and presentations. Participate in all phases of projects, from engineering to the procurement and construction. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in project implementation to achieve project and company goals. Carry out PSDP / Principal Designer role The Senior Design Engineer will have the opportunity to progress their career within Fingleton White to be involved in the various business sectors to provide experience across a wide range of projects. The location for this role will be in our Antrim office. Requirements The Candidate . The ideal candidate will have: Electrical engineering degree (Honours bachelor's degree or higher), or a similar discipline relevant to the specification above 7+ years post graduate and relevant design experience. CEng would be beneficial but not essential Experience in the design and selection of equipment within Hazardous areas or suitable training (e.g. CompEx Ex12) would be beneficial Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Good academic record Full clean driving license and own transport required Fluent written and spoken English is essential Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team Other information What we offer . An attractive remuneration package Career progression in line with published plan and educational support Year on year salary reviews Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave Company mobile phone Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy Group pension scheme with employer contribution Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer Team wellness programmes Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative Team social outings How to apply Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.