Principal Electrical Consulting 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.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's degree preferred
• 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
• Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
• Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
• Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society
• Develop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at "lunch and learns")

Key Tasks and 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 and to a high professional standard
• 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
• 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
• Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 provide input to secondary cable routing
• Advise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment
• Prepare, review, and approve cable drum schedules
• Coordinate work content split between onshore fabrication and installation
• 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
• Coordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers
• Lead the Discipline team during project audits and Design Reviews
• Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning