Electrical Engineer

JAM; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM requires a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) based in Barrow-in-Furness or Filton with hybrid working 2-3 days on site. The role leads the power systems engineering stream within defence programmes and oversees deliverables.

You will manage the team, develop competencies, and coordinate project plans while resolving technical issues and ensuring compliance with standards. 12-month contract basis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge and experience in defence standards (advantage).
• Understanding of: Power systems modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the team and production of deliverables.
• Develop and maintain the competency and skills of the team.
• Manage project plan and schedule project activities.
• Resolve issues related to the project.

Skills

Power Systems Modelling

Power Generation

Power Distribution

Protection

Power Electronics

Technical Report Writing

Submarine Experience

Job description

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Barrow or Filton Based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site)

12 Month Contract

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness or Filton. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in the office.

The Principal Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Power) shall provide support to the Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during development and analysis of platform power systems. The Principal Engineer shall act as team lead, managing the day-to-day activities of the team and the production of deliverables. The Principal Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining the competency and skills of the team, project plan and schedule project activities, while managing the resolution of any related issues.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge and experience in defence standards whilst not essential would be an advantage.
• Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics.

In depth understanding of at least one of the following areas:

• Power Systems Modelling (Simulation and Analysis)
• Power Generation and Distribution – both AC & DC
• Power System Protection and Co-ordination
• Power System Operation
• Power System Earth Fault Monitoring

Skills:-

• Technical report writing skills.
• Experience of working within a relevant Engineering role to industry codes and standards. Ideal but not essential, experience of supporting submarines or their subsystems/equipment.
• Experience of working in complex design programmes
• Experience of working on Electrical Power Systems covering elements such as Low Voltage AC, DC, Electrical Distribution and Protection, Lighting Systems and Power Systems Modelling