Electrical Engineer - Expression of Interest in Woking

Is Electrical Engineering something you’re truly passionate about? Do you have experience in FEED and EPC projects? Are you looking for your next opportunity but don’t see the perfect role right now? At Kent, we are always on the lookout for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Even if we don’t have an immediate opening that matches your skills, we encourage you to express your interest and join our talent pool for future opportunities. We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and review electrical systems including LV/MV/HV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, VFDs, UPS, and emergency power systems.
• Support FEED, detailed engineering, and as-built documentation for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Review and approve vendor documents, drawings, datasheets, and technical deviations.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil, and HSE teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC, API, ATEX, IECEx, and client specifications.
• Prepare method statements, inspection & test plans (ITPs), and commissioning procedures.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage electrical technical queries (TQs), site instructions, and change requests.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies, electrical safety standards, and permit-to-work systems.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities during audits and design reviews.
• Maintain electrical documentation, asset registers, and spare parts list.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

• Relevant Electrical qualifications - Electrical BEng (master’s degree is also desirable).
• Working towards chartership status is preferred.
• Proven experience working on detail engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, & Petrochemical industry.
• Any previous experience working in Engineering preferably in the field of Refinery, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Fertilizers, Oil & Gas will be preferred.
• Good understanding of National, International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices.
• Knowledge of quality management system and procedures and project management/control procedures.
• Experience in using software tools such as ETAP.
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.

Behaviour / Core Competencies:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Take personal ownership of, and responsibility for, completing tasks and procedures.
• Follow procedures and relevant codes of conduct with integrity and rigour and complete actions and documents accurately and honestly.
• Take responsibility for identifying and reporting instances where procedures or work instructions cannot be met or where a variation in them is required.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and company policies, procedures and standards.
• Support innovation and development for improvements.

HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.