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Role: Electrical Engineer Company: Hygen Location: Oxford/Sheffield Joining Date: Start date will be as soon as possible (flexible start date) Benefits: Competitive salary, pension and private healthcare

About HyGen

HyGen Energy is setting the standard for clean hydrogen production, enabling end users to embrace the conversion to hydrogen-powered transportation. With the aim of establishing production-ready sites across the UK, and a wholesale distribution system in place via our affiliates.

HyGen, supported by key partners, is developing and delivering renewable energy source coupled electrolysis plants across the UK, with the project pipeline currently at 300MW. Our activities span origination, development, feasibility, concept and front-end engineering design, project delivery and operation and maintenance of hydrogen production plants.

HyGen aims to attract high-calibre individuals with a strong understanding of hydrogen projects and a deep appreciation of the underlying technologies and regulatory landscape. 

About the Role

The role will encompass the design, build and test of hydrogen storage and dispensing systems. It will also involve managing network connections for all sites You will be required to support company safety, quality and regulatory approval functions. The successful candidate will work without supervision but be able to seek support and advice when necessary. 

Responsibilities

  • Electrical Installation Design (tray work/ ducting/equipment installation arrangements); previous experience in EPC advantageous
  • Generate schematics and single line diagrams design
  • Review Client and Supplier specs
  • Creating equipment specifications, calculation sheets and manuals
  • Creating Bills of Material/equipment lists
  • Carrying out cable calculations
  • Wiring Diagrams & cable schedule
  • Electrical load schedule
  • Motor Control Centre Specifications
  • Participate in plant safety studies and design reviews (HAZOP/LOPA).
  • Completing applications for new connections to the distribution and transmission network, managing the connection process through to delivery with DNOs, TOs, ICPs and IDNOs
  • Conducting evaluation of grid capacity for new sites

Education & Training

  • Degree or HND/HNC in a relevant discipline – Electrical Engineering

Knowledge and Experience

  • 3 years’ experience within a Design Engineering Environment
  • Basic understanding of IEC Standards and ‘Explosive atmospheres
  • Knowledge of electrical installation design
  • Knowledge of wiring and schematics
  • Some knowledge of grid connection, HV requirements and design is also preferred
  • Proficient user with high end design CAD software packages
  • Strong working experience with industrial electrical systems.
  • Experience designing CE marked electrical panels and installations in accordance with EN 61439 and IEC 60364.
  • Good understanding of safety circuits and components.
  • Working knowledge of the design requirements of the LV and EMC directives.
  • Experience with incorporating Siemens PLCs and switchgear into panel designs (beneficial)

Skills and Abilities

  • Candidate should have strong organisational skills, be self-motivated and enjoy working in a team environment.
  • A can-do attitude and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the project lifecycle.
  • Capability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • An attention to detail and a methodical approach to work is essential for this role.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • The successful candidate must be willing to occasionally travel within the UK and overseas.

HyGen is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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