Design Engineer
We are a world class, award-winning, privately owned British company. We provide Cloud, SD-WAN Networks, Unified Communications and Cyber Security services delivered over our own high capacity, secure, super-fast business-only network. The Group is made up of 3 Companies, Exponential-e, Vysiion and Xpertex. We acquired Vysiion Limited, an infrastructure solutions specialist in 2020 and Xpertex in 2021 who provide professional and managed services specific to the defence industry. Together we have over 800 employees and serve over 3000 customers globally and with a supply chain of over 400 suppliers based in the UK, Europe, India and the USA.
As you will discover, Exponential-e Group of companies, including Vysiion and Xpertex are dynamic and innovative companies at the forefront of technological advancements in IT, Cloud and Communications services covering Public Section, Defence, CNI and Corporate Industries. As such, the opportunity to progress quickly is there for the taking.
Mission Statement
Constantly striving to be acknowledged among our peers, competitors and clients as the most advanced and innovative business technology enablers in the world. Sustaining a world-class company...
Overall purpose of the job:
Completion of design and other technical aspects of engineering projects by organizing, controlling, designing and configuration of project elements. Develop project solutions and designs by reviewing project specifications, proposals and plans and conferring with internal and external stakeholders.
In conjunction with the Project Management Team, complete monitoring of project progress & coordinating activities.
Key responsibilities for this job:
- Design and specify systems and sub-systems in line with customer specification. This may be completed as part of a pre-sales activity or project delivery phase. This will include engagement with existing and new suppliers.
- Creation of Bill of Materials and assist in pricing in conjunction with sales/bid team when required.
- Formulation of project and handover documentation including, but not limited to; engineering
- documentation and drawings, testing procedures, Health and Safety documentation.
- Support in the installation, commissioning and testing of communications equipment and systems
ensuring accurate and timely completion in accordance with company and customer procedures and programmes, with required documentation. This will be a combination of office based and on-sites around the UK, and occasionally, abroad.
- Configuration, fault-finding and maintenance of third party proprietary equipment
- Obtain and maintain technical competence in the communication systems supported
Knowledge and experience required:
- Experience in site activities including installing, configuring and commissioning communications and telecoms equipment and services.
- Experience in design of formalised design of systems and or subsystems.
- Exposure to, and some experience in a diverse range of communication technologies, including IP
- Networking and at least one of the following: SDN, IP Networking, TDM, DWDM, Microwave radio,
Telephony, CCTV or Access Control.
- Flexibility in working, including willingness to work and stay away in different regions of the UK and occasionally abroad.
- Excellent customer facing qualities.
- Excellent communicator with strong presentation, numeracy and written skills
- Confidence to work in controlled areas, such as electrical substations.
- Confidence to work with low voltage power systems
- An aptitude for pragmatic problem solving.
- Willingness to learn and keenness to grow.
- Strong problem-solving abilities; able to facilitate discussions and outcomes
- Able to travel within designated territory and able to work with the minimum of supervision
The following would be advantageous:
- Cisco Qualification (CCNA/CCNP etc)
- Experience with Cyber Security.
- Electrical '18th Edition' and/or Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
- Inspection & Testing level 2 certificate (C&G 2392-10)
- Understanding of sales process
- Degree level education advantageous, but track record of success in aligned career of higher importance
- Able to demonstrate commercial understanding and business acumen