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Principal Electrical Engineer

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An opportunity to join DB ESG, a UK leading rolling stock consultancy who are pioneers in providing innovative, future-proof and collaborative engineering solutions to the UK rolling stock market. Providing a comprehensive portfolio of rolling stock services that aid in addressing the challenges that come with an ever-evolving industry.

You will be responsible for the excellence in technical delivery to projects, placing DB ESG in the position of preferred supplier to existing customers and open opportunities with new customers.

Key Responsibilities for this Principal Electrical Engineer role:

- Develop effective technical relationships with existing customers and supply chain partners.
- Responsible for application of a rigorous approach to estimating during the bidding process resulting in accurate and achievable project budgets and high-quality competitive bids.
- Responsible for delivery of allocated work packages to time, cost and quality.
- To provide technical support, advice and mentoring to other team members
- Contribute to the definition of new processes and procedures and development of existing processes and procedures within Electrical Engineering
- To be electrical engineering subject matter experts in support of the competency assessment process
- To take responsibility for promoting the company values and contribute to the strategic aims of the business
- Responsible for excellence in technical delivery to projects, placing ESG in the position of preferred supplier to existing customers and open opportunities with new customers

Performance targets for this Principal Electrical Engineer role:

- Ensure that technical delivery of all work packages meet project requirements and industry standards
- Agree and manage allocated work package budgets for the delivery of the projects
- Keep up to date with industry developments including new standards and technology
- Ensure that technical knowledge and skills are developed and maintained as 'best in class'
- Contribute to the recruitment process and manpower planning for the Electrical Engineering team

Essential knowledge, skills & experience needed for this Principal Electrical Engineer role:

- Chartered Engineer or working towards
- Significant experience in the field of traction and rolling stock engineering
- Electrical systems integration design including significant vehicle modifications
- Electrical component specification and system design
- Provision of Electrical feasibility studies, including component replacement
- Production, review and approval of quantified risk assessments
- Failure investigation, fault finding, analysis and rectification
- Demonstrable knowledge of the railway industry, legislation and approvals processes
- Design pack production - modification procedures, risk assessments and rating calculations
- Production, review and approval of procurement specifications
- Production, review and approval of Verified Body (VeBo) submissions
- Taking the ownership of project and work package control to time, cost and quality constraints
- Significant experience of working on multi-disciplined complex engineering projects
- Proven record of building effective relationships with customers and suppliers
- Production, review and approval of Project cost estimating
- Production, review and approval of Project proposals
- Production, review and approval of fault level calculations
- Production, review and approval of Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI), Vehicle Overhaul Instructions (VOI)
- Provide significant knowledge of railway standards and regulations
- Provide expert advice on broad range of UK traction and rolling stock vehicle types and related electrical systems

Desirable knowledge, skill and experience:

- Verified Body (VeBo) Signatory
- New Build Invitation to Tender (ITT) preparation and response
- Vehicle Maintenance Optimisation
- Management of a team
- Qualified in Failure Mode Cause and Effect Analysis (FMCEA) techniques
- Coaching and/or mentoring

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