Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Want to build your experience within Power and EHV while working on a major electrical infrastructure project? If you have a strong grounding in electrical engineering and are keen to develop your career within the power sector, this is an opportunity to build your experience across both electrical design and site delivery. When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us. What is the role? We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power team working on our Margam and Port Talbot project in South Wales. The project includes an extension to the existing 275kV Margam substation, new GIS equipment, a new 275/33kV substation at Port Talbot and 275kV cable connections between the two sites. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll support the delivery of HV and EHV electrical works across both design and site delivery. You'll gain experience across the design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation and supporting engineering activities on site. You'll also work closely with designers, specialist contractors, suppliers and site teams, helping to coordinate works and ensure they are delivered safely and to the required quality standards. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing electrical engineering experience and develop your knowledge across HV and EHV power systems, substation engineering, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, testing and commissioning. Location: Site based at Margam/Port Talbot, South Wales., As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process.
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- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- A few years' practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.
- Experience working with electrical designs, drawings, specifications, schematics and technical information.
- An understanding of electrical design principles and electrical equipment and systems.
- Experience working with contractors, suppliers or site-based delivery teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project teams, contractors and suppliers.
- A strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
- An interest in developing your career within Power, HV/EHV and major infrastructure.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to continue learning and developing technically.
- Previous experience within substations, HV/EHV, transmission, distribution, protection and control or testing and commissioning would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.
Electrical Engineer in Port Talbot employer: Laing O'Rourke group
Laing O'Rourke group offers exciting opportunities to work on significant infrastructure projects, such as the Sizewell C clean energy project, which aims to power over 6 million homes. The company fosters a collaborative work environment, encouraging professional growth and innovation through advanced technologies like AI in construction. Employees benefit from hybrid working options and travel support, making it an attractive employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering and construction sectors.
