Senior Electrical Engineer - G17

Senior Electrical Engineer – G17 (Penspen)

Location: Aberdeen – Hybrid/Remote working available.

Rate: Negotiable hourly rate – Must have LTD Company and Company insurances to apply.

Applicants need to have the right to live and work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Job Function: Engineering and Consulting

Industries: Oil and Gas, Engineering Services, Professional Services

Role Purpose

Provide senior‑level technical leadership and delivery of electrical engineering work across all project phases, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient designs. Act as a discipline expert, support project teams, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables (SLDs, load lists, protection studies, equipment specs, cable schedules).
• Ensure designs meet relevant electrical standards (IEC/IEEE/NEC) and client requirements.
• Serve as Electrical Discipline Lead on projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing, energisation and commissioning.
• Review vendor information and manage technical queries.
• Contribute to hazard studies (HAZOP/HAZID/SIL) and ensure electrical safety compliance.
• Guide and mentor junior team members; support discipline improvements.

Required Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in electrical engineering within energy, oil & gas, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV systems, power distribution, protection, and electrical safety.
• Ability to lead electrical design independently and manage discipline scope.
• Proficiency with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Operates with autonomy and accountability.
• Demonstrates sound engineering judgement and risk awareness.
• Proactively supports team development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders and influences technical decisions.
• Drives continuous improvement within the discipline.

If you have the expertise and a Ltd company plus Company insurances please click and apply.

Application link: https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/senior-electrical-engineer—g17-600512.html