Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Within our UK-based Electrical Team we undertake projects across all process industries. We provide concept design to delivery solutions for projects ranging from HV infrastructure through to Process Automation Control Systems. We are looking to grow our team and create a sustainable future. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to develop into a consultant engineer supporting our clients on projects across the UK and our overseas colleagues across the world. We are building a team to lead the business globally. Our projects can vary from feasibility studies on HV capacity to Control System Migrations in a Brewery in South East Asia. Over the course of the apprenticeship, the training will not be limited to your Level 6 degree with Derby College. We will develop with you a career plan and set development goals across your apprenticeship that will range from specific technical requirements, project management and leadership assessments.

Project Work:

Electrical concept Design on a project by project basis Writing specifications for Panel, Instrumentation & Installations Writing specifications for Building Services Writing of project documentation Project documentation Management of the electrical element of any assigned project inclusive of suppliers and contractors Onsite I/O Testing & Commissioning Support Ensuring As Built Documentation is completed by suppliers and issued to clients

Sales:

Supporting the Solutions Sales Team with proposal & costings for the EC&I elements of quotations Attending Sales visits with prospective customers Advising the customer on possible technical/technological developments, service opportunities and optimisation possibilities

Documentation:

Preparing Documentation as detailed but not limited to Feasibility Studies URS (EC&I) Engineering Schedules Witness Test Reports Commissioning Schedules Collate As Built Documentation Review other suppliers' documentation in a timely manner Produce Project documentation using the Niras or Customer Standards

Training Outcome:

Niras has a Graduate Scheme in place designed to support Graduate post degree. Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and business requirements, we would anticipate a career plan that supports progression through “Engineer” “Senior Engineer” to Consultant Engineer”, setting annual career goals and objectives. As a global business, an individual’s development can be technically based or management based, both are supported and promoted.

Employer Description:
NIRAS – Building a sustainable future together NIRAS is an international, foundation and employee-owned consultancy founded in Denmark in 1956. With over 3,000 specialists in 35 countries, we’re at the forefront of sustainable, forward-thinking solutions across industries from Food & Beverage, Renewable Energy, Ports & Marine, and International Development to advance manufacturing, water and utilities, green fuels and beyond. Here in the UK, our team of engineers, environmentalists, and project managers are dedicated to making a difference. Our commitment to sustainable progress drives every project, and we thrive on partnerships that seek to shape a better, greener future for our clients and communities worldwide.

Working Hours :
The typical working week is Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Employees are responsible for their own working hours and registering these within the company’s time and registration system.

Skills:
Interest in automation,Basic electrical understanding,Good knowledge of MS Office,Good knowledge of English,Process technology knowledge,Excellent time keeping skills,Willingness to write reports,Knowledge of technical writing,Willingness to work away,Willingness to learn,Clean driving license,Permission to work in the UK