Principle Electrical Engineer

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Nottinghamshire (Remote working is an option)

Salary: £100K+ (Bonus, Pension & Healthcare)

My client is a future technologies manufacturer, developer and the largest producer of Hydrogen in the UK.

Working in partnership with some of the world s largest green energy developers they aim to provide this delivery of renewable, zero-emission energy to all commercial markets.

Due to their continued growth, they now require a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the hydrogen production facilities based out of Nottinghamshire

Duties

• Develop and review Electrical and project documentation such as Cable Calculations and Selectivity studies (using OEM Software), Load Lists, Lighting Calculations (DIALux and RELux), Cable, Load and Block Diagram s (BLD s), Single Line Diagrams (SLD s), Termination Diagrams, Cable Routing Diagrams, Equipment General Arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Develop and Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (e.g. Power & Distribution Transformers, generators, high voltage/ low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Centre (MCC), distribution networks, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates.
• Ensure that the electrical systems and main plant equipment used are safe, reliable, and cost-effective and that they conform to clients specifications and applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Compile technical files to support certification against appropriate directives.
• Liaise with clients and be able to provide technical solutions and specific contract requirements.
• Carry out detailed site surveys for electrical equipment and installations.
• Liaise with vendors and evaluate technical aspects of vendor quotations and make recommendations.
• Review and respond to technical and site queries.
• Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.
• Provide technical supervision to junior engineers and draughtspersons.
• Work to tight deadlines to ensure contracts are completed within time and budget.
• Report progress to project team/engineering manager and advise of any scope changes to capture any Engineering Change Notices as and when required.
• Review contractor Change Notices to ensure the scope is required and complies with the project codes and standards and is within budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide cost estimate support to Projects for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems.
• Involve and participate in document standardization, good practices of engineering design and development tools.
• Work closely with the Engineering Team during all projects to ensure integrity in terms of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) considerations.

Qualifications

• A first class Bachelor s degree in electrical or electrical/electronic engineering, preferably Chartered with IET/IEEE (required standard: 1st class degree (desirable), PhD, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in Electrical engineering within process systems (e.g. Oil & Gas/Energy/Petrochem/Pharmaceuticals).
• Good general understanding of practical and theoretical engineering principals, including mathematical analyses relevant to the discipline.
• Competency in reading and understanding technical drawings such as BLD s, SLD s, control panel schematics, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings.
• A valid CSCS card would be preferred but not essential.
• Experience with Autodesk products is highly desirable (AutoCAD, Electrical, Inventor).
• Candidates must demonstrate both a strong theoretical and practical working background as this is a pre-requisite of the role. The working split will be determined by the candidates ability and willingness to work across these areas.
• A strong record of leading own projects.
• The role requires candidates who are excited by the opportunity to develop technology, and help design processes, structures and systems that support the introduction of these into the business.

Competencies

• Extensive experience in electrical design, engineering and construction.
• Engineers must be familiar with IEEE, ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices.
• Experience of designing ATEX installations an equipment.
• Experience in project execution in accordance with clients and worldwide industrial standards.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D and 3D (Auto Cad Plant 3D).
• Experience of OEM cable calculation software.
• MCC/Control panel design knowledge.
• Must be willing/adaptable to working within an energetic reactive team environment, creative and focused on delivery.