Electrical Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgend; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Power team on the Brocastle project in Bridgend, South Wales. The role covers HV and EHV electrical works across design and site delivery, including substation, transformers, switchgear and control systems.

You will work alongside experienced engineers, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and develop expertise in electrical design, installation, testing and commissioning in a major infrastructure environment.

Qualificações

• Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
• Understanding of electrical design principles and electrical equipment and systems.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers or site-based delivery teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Interest in developing your career within Power, HV/EHV and major infrastructure.
• Proactive approach with a willingness to continue learning and developing technically.
• Experience in substations, HV/EHV, transmission, distribution, protection or testing/commissioning advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support delivery of HV and EHV electrical works across design and site delivery.
• Develop knowledge across power systems, substation engineering, transformers, switchgear, protection and control.
• Involved in design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate works on site with specialist contractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

Conhecimentos

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

Want to build your experience within Power and EHV while working on a major National Grid electrical infrastructure project?

If you have a strong grounding in electrical engineering and are keen to develop your career within the power sector, this is an opportunity to build your experience across both electrical design and site delivery.

When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

What is the role?

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power team working on the Brocastle project in Bridgend, South Wales.

Laing O'Rourke is proud to be the Principal Contractor delivering the scheme for National Grid, working alongside specialist partners including Jacobs, Grosvenor and GE Vernova.

The project involves the delivery of a 275/132kV AIS interim substation, overhead line modifications and two Super Grid Transformers (SGTs).

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll support the delivery of HV and EHV electrical works across both design and site delivery, developing your knowledge and experience within the power sector.

You'll be involved in thedesign, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation whilst supporting engineering activities on site.

You'll also work closely with specialist contractors, suppliers and project teams, helping to coordinate works on site and ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a great opportunity to build on your existing electrical engineering experience and develop your knowledge across HV and EHV power systems, substation engineering, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, testing and commissioning.

Location: Site based at Brocastle, Bridgend, South Wales.

What do we look for?

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
• An understanding of electrical design principles and electrical equipment and systems.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers or site-based delivery teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project teams, contractors and suppliers.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• An interest in developing your career within Power, HV/EHV and major infrastructure.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to continue learning and developing technically.
• Previous experience within substations, HV/EHV, transmission, distribution, protection and control or testing and commissioning would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.

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