Senior Electrical Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Germany. The role involves leading electrical design, load lists, and studies, coordinating with process, mechanical, and instrumentation teams, and supporting FAT/SAT and start-up activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with extensive offshore experience; PE registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience, including at least five years in offshore oil and gas.
• Demonstrable experience developing and managing electrical load lists.
• Experience performing power-system calculations and studies.
• Experience with generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motor control centres, UPS/DC systems and variable-frequency drives.
• Experience with ABS-classed offshore facilities and the application of IEC 61892 and IEC 60092.
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI).
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and project execution.
• Intermediate proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed electrical design and analyses in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review specifications, datasheets, electrical load lists, single-line diagrams, motor-control schematics, equipment layouts and bills of material.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies, including cable sizing and relay coordination.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with process, mechanical, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC and package engineering teams.
• Manage technical changes and control costs, schedules, quantities and budgets within the assigned scope.
• Develop and manage procurement and requisition packages for substations, transformers and electrical materials.
• Coordinate supplier-document reviews and equipment inspections.
• Support and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Provide technical support to construction personnel and coordinate the resolution of site issues.
• Support pre-commissioning, energization, commissioning and start-up as required.

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed electrical design and analyses in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review specifications, datasheets, electrical load lists, single-line diagrams, motor-control schematics, equipment layouts and bills of material.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies, including cable sizing and relay coordination.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with process, mechanical, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC and package engineering teams.
• Manage technical changes and control costs, schedules, quantities and budgets within the assigned scope.
• Develop and manage procurement and requisition packages for substations, transformers and electrical materials.
• Coordinate supplier-document reviews and equipment inspections.
• Support and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Provide technical support to construction personnel and coordinate the resolution of site issues.
• Support pre-commissioning, energization, commissioning and start-up as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 12 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least five years in offshore oil and gas.
• Demonstrable experience developing and managing electrical load lists.
• Experience performing power-system calculations and studies.
• Experience with generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motor control centres, UPS/DC systems and variable-frequency drives.
• Experience with ABS-classed offshore facilities and the application of IEC 61892 and IEC 60092.
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and project execution.
• Intermediate proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.