At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical engineering for major nuclear projects from design to delivery.
- Company: A top engineering organisation in the nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Long-term contract with excellent pay and job security.
- Other info: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a highly regulated industry with your expertise.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in electrical design, especially in nuclear or regulated sectors.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Your new company is a leading engineering organisation seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major projects within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical role with responsibility for leading electrical engineering activities across the full project life cycle, from concept and detailed design through to installation support and project delivery.
This position would suit a highly experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in detailed design, HV systems, and project leadership within highly regulated industries.
Your new role:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of the electrical engineering scope on complex projects
- Manage schedules, document deliverables, project reporting, change control and engineering resources
- Support project estimates and engineering work package planning
- Produce, review and approve electrical engineering documentation
- Perform electrical design calculations, equipment sizing and power system studies
- Develop specifications, datasheets, cable schedules, single line diagrams and installation documentation
- Prepare technical requisitions and evaluate supplier quotations
- Support procurement activities and technical bid assessments
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, DNOs and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and company procedures
- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and operational phases
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience delivering detailed electrical design within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries
- Strong background in HV and LV electrical systems
- Experience with:
- Power system modelling
- Protection studies
- Earthing and lightning protection design
- Load flow and equipment sizing calculations
- Electrical distribution systems
- Substations and small power installations
- Knowledge of UK electrical legislation and industry standards
- Understanding of hazardous area installations and ATEX requirements
- Experience of CE marking and compliance requirements, including:
- ATEX
- PED
- Low Voltage Directive
- Machinery Directive
- EMC Compliance
- Aware of risk management and health
Lead Electrical Engineer employer: Hays
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