Switchboard Designer

About the role

Are you an experienced Switchboard Designer eager to take the next step in your career with a leading company in the electrical manufacturing industry? Based in our Edinburgh modern manufacturing facility,Mayfield is seeking a full-time Switchboard Designer to join our team. In this role, you will take on complex design assignments, focusing on switchboards and incorporating technical specifications and relevant standards. Strong investigative and research skills will be essential to your success.

As a Switchboard Designer, you will collaborate closely with the Design Manager to deliver projects for clients across a variety of industries, including:

• Mining.
• Minerals & Metals Processing.
• Renewable Energy.
• Infrastructure.
• Power Generation & Transmission.
• Water & Wastewater.
• Heavy Industry.
• Oil & Gas.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and drafters, assigning tasks and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements, deliver design solutions, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Develop switchboard design concepts, layouts, and schematics, ensuring compliance with client needs and industry standards.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed design drawings and review all documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the switchboard design process, ensuring timely completion of deliverables within budget, while coordinating with other departments for smooth integration.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and quality checks throughout the design process.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, implementing innovative design solutions for efficiency and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and testing teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs and optimal material selection.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design documentation, including specifications, bills of materials, and technical reports.
• Identify risks or challenges during the design process and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members, promoting continuous growth and development.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary + super
• Permanent full-time role
• Flexible start and finish times for work-life balance
• Annual salary reviews
• Convenient Northern Suburbs location with free car parking options
• Work with afriendly and talented team of designers, engineers, project and production teams
• An inclusive, respectful and supportive team environment that enables our employees to thrive
• Free access to wellbeing support with our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What we're looking for

• Relevant degree or trade qualifications in a switchboard design or electrical engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Switchboard design experience to AS/NZ standards.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in the use of AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong product knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of LV Switchboards Okken, Moducell & custom build switchboards and Proficient in 3D modeling software e.g. Solidworks or Investor are desirable.

About us

At Mayfield, we are proudly Australian owned & operated since 1936and pride ourselves on adding value through innovation and collaboration. This approach, combined with our commitment to our people and partners, allows us to be leaders in the design and manufacture of one of a kind and modular switchboard, control systems and transportable substation solutions to meet safety and reliability demands of critical electrical infrastructure across the nation.

Our values proudly focus on safety, partnerships, people, innovation, integrity, quality and community. We celebrate diversity, provide an inclusive working environment with great team culture, and we care about the wellbeing of our people.

If you are an experienced Switchboard Designer we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity now.

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Please note only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so don't delay in submitting your application today No recruitment agencies please.