Electrical Engineer

Laing O'Rourke group; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Laing O’Rourke is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Power team for the Margam and Port Talbot project in South Wales. The role covers both electrical design and site delivery on HV/EHV power systems, substations, transformers, switchgear and protection and control systems.

You’ll gain experience across design, installation, testing and commissioning, reviewing drawings and technical documentation while coordinating with designers, contractors and site teams to ensure safe,

Qualificações

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• A few years of practical electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical designs, drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Understanding of electrical design principles and equipment/systems.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers or site teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaborative skills.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Interest in Power, HV/EHV and major infrastructure career development.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsabilidades

• Support HV and EHV electrical works across design and site delivery.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with designers, specialist contractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure safe, quality delivery.
• Assist across design, installation, testing and commissioning activities.

Conhecimentos

Electrical design experience

Field experience

Drawing & schematics

Health, safety & quality

Communication & teamwork

Proactive learning

Substations/HV/EHV (advantageous)

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 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 our Margam and Port Talbot project in South Wales.

The project includes an extension to the existing 275kV Margam substation, new GIS equipment, a new 275/33kV substation at Port Talbot and 275kV cable connections between the two sites.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll support the delivery of HV and EHV electrical works across both design and site delivery.

You'll gain experience across the design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation and supporting engineering activities on site.

You'll also work closely with designers, specialist contractors, suppliers and site teams, helping to coordinate works and ensure they are delivered safely 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 Margam/Port Talbot, South Wales.

What do we look for?

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A few years' practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.
• Experience working with electrical designs, drawings, specifications, schematics and technical information.
• 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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