Rail Electrical Design Apprentice

Rail Electrical Design Apprentice

Location:

Point 3, Haywood Road, Warwick

Qualification:

Level 3, Rail Engineering Design Technician

Starting Salary: £17,500

: 2016

When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that effects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications.

We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

As part of a growing team this is a great opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer Apprentice to work on a major UK-wide Rail Projects, where full training and mentorship is provided. Supporting Electrical Design Engineers, you will assist in the electrical design of safety critical infrastructure utilised on the railway. The successful candidate will be based in our Warwick HQ with occasional UK travel to assist site surveys on railway infrastructure.

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Design Contractor's Responsible Engineer, you will assist Electrical Design Engineers with electrical designs for telecoms related rail and highways infrastructure projects. Working across a variety of customers including Network Rail, Transport for London and Network Rail High Speed. While working with the team, you will progress your skills and knowledge to support your personal development in the career path.

Develop a solid understanding of the projects we are delivering and learn how Electrical Power systems for telecoms equipment are designed, used and developed.
Learn how to produce detailed design using Design Tools such as AutoCAD.
Gain an understanding of Network Rail design requirements, Network Rail Standards and British Standards for Electrical Power and Wiring systems.
To assist the Design Team with the delivery of key projects and working towards deadlines.
Escalate design issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks.
To understand and adhere to the Health & Safety requirements of the UK rail infrastructure.
How to interface with other operational engineering departments.
Produce and support with the production of technical reports.
Assisting with the survey and design of Low Voltage electrical systems (up to 1000v A.C.), DC systems and battery backup power systems for implementation onto UK transportation infrastructure.
Undertaking site surveys across the UK railway network and producing survey reports which detail the information gathered from site.
Support and produce electrical designs which include:
Producing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD software
Producing electrical load analysis and calculations of DC power and AC power systems using calculation software.
Battery system design for backup power supplies.
Undertaking risk assessments.
Producing written details design reports.
Supporting the production of material and equipment lists based on designs so they can be built.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role from how to use tools or software. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
You will get a mobile phone and a laptop as part of the role
Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, planning and organisation skills with the ability to use their initiative. A positive attitude to their work and career development is essential.

The requirements:

5 minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A
* to

C).
A-Level or equivalent in Maths, Engineering or STEM related subject. Desirable but…