Electrical Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer / Supervisor for a major industrial construction project in Southern France. The role centers on electrical enabling, modification, and relocation ahead of the main construction phase.

You will supervise MV/LV installations, coordinate shutdowns, maintain drawings, and ensure LOTO and safety procedures are followed on site. Rotation options exist (6/1 or 8/2) within France.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience on large-scale industrial, construction or EPC projects.
• Experience with electrical installation, modification, relocation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of isolation, shutdown coordination and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with cable systems, panels, transformers, distribution systems and earthing.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules and technical documentation.
• Site-based work, coordinating with construction and engineering teams.
• Available to work 6/1 or 8/2 rotation in France.

Responsibilities

• Survey existing MV and LV electrical installations affected by construction.
• Trace, label and verify cables against drawings and documentation.
• Identify live circuits and coordinate planned electrical shutdowns.
• Prepare electrical method statements, risk assessments, and LOTO procedures.
• Coordinate isolation, disconnection, and removal of affected cables, panels, lighting, junction boxes, and electrical equipment.
• Support installation of temporary power supplies, distribution boards, and construction lighting.
• Coordinate rerouting or replacement of power, control, instrumentation, and communication cables.
• Support relocation of panels, transformers, generators, cable trays, and associated electrical equipment.
• Oversee installation of new cable trays, conduits, supports, and electrical protection systems.
• Coordinate modification and extension of earthing and lightning-protection systems.
• Supervise cable pulling, termination, glanding, and connection activities.
• Support electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, and functional testing.
• Coordinate energisation and verification of relocated electrical systems.
• Maintain red-line drawings, cable schedules, and as-built documentation.
• Support final inspection and handover of electrical systems ahead of the main construction works.

Skills

MV/LV electrical systems

Industrial site experience

Electrical installation

Electrical modification

Electrical relocation

LOTO procedures

Interpret electrical drawings

Coordination with construction

Cable and distribution systems

Site supervision

Job description

Location

Southern France

Assignment Type

Annually Renewable Contract

Project Overview

Support a major industrial construction project in Southern France as an experienced Electrical Engineer / Supervisor with strong MV and LV experience. The role focuses on electrical enabling, modification, and relocation works ahead of the main construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey and identify existing MV and LV electrical installations affected by construction activities.
• Trace, label, and verify electrical cables against existing drawings and documentation.
• Identify live circuits and coordinate planned electrical shutdowns.
• Prepare electrical method statements, risk assessments, and LOTO procedures.
• Coordinate isolation, disconnection, and removal of affected cables, panels, lighting, junction boxes, and electrical equipment.
• Support installation of temporary power supplies, distribution boards, and construction lighting.
• Coordinate rerouting or replacement of power, control, instrumentation, and communication cables.
• Support relocation of panels, transformers, generators, cable trays, and associated electrical equipment.
• Oversee installation of new cable trays, conduits, supports, and electrical protection systems.
• Coordinate modification and extension of earthing and lightning-protection systems.
• Supervise cable pulling, termination, glanding, and connection activities.
• Support electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, and functional testing.
• Coordinate energisation and verification of relocated electrical systems.
• Maintain red-line drawings, cable schedules, and as-built documentation.
• Support final inspection and handover of electrical systems ahead of the main construction works.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience working with MV and LV electrical systems.
• Previous experience on large-scale industrial, construction, or EPC projects.
• Practical experience with electrical installation, modification, relocation, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of electrical isolation, shutdown coordination, and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with cable systems, panels, transformers, distribution systems, and earthing.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, cable schedules, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working in a site-based environment and coordinating with construction and engineering teams.
• Available to work either a 6/1 or 8/2 rotation in France.