Principal Electrical Engineer in London

The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Electrical-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Electrical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Electrical. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Electrical as well as broad knowledge of the Electrical discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards.
• Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures.
• Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements.
• Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view.
• Direct small or medium Engineering team as a Lead Engineer.
• Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures.
• Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all worker resources.
• Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified.
• Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action.
• Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies.
• Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements.
• Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution.
• Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications.
• Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs.
• Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams.
• Document substantive communications and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager.
• Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates.
• Prepare, review, and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications.
• Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity.
• Review project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope.
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys.
• Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical Engineering.
• Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services.
• Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirements.
• Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns.
• Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports.
• Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved.
• Present issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner.
• Perform Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global Procedures.
• Guide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.
• Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverable.
• Monitor costs of own work processes.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards.
• Identify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software.
• Review and approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment/systems and services.
• Update and approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk materials.
• Review and approve Electrical system studies/calculations.
• Prepare, review, and approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagrams.
• Coordinate and arrange for equipment inspection, FAT.
• Participate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists.
• Prepare, review, and approve spare part lists and preservation reports.
• Review and approve Pre-commissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance on-site during pre-commissioning and start-up.
• Advise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment.
• Prepare, review, and approve cable drum schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors for installation and pre-comm/commissioning.
• Review and check the electrical equipment list.
• Participate in the checking and approval of key discipline deliverables.
• Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts.
• Prepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans.
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to the discipline team.
• Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance.
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputs.
• Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning.