Electrical Engineer

Suir Engineering Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

EAP for employees and families

CPD and Chartership supports

International assignments to Sweden,  

Denmark

Germany

Job summary

Suir Engineering Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, development and maintenance of electrical control systems for HV and renewable projects. You will contribute from concept through to handover, coordinating with clients and the design team.

The role requires a third level degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in electrical project engineering in HV energy and renewables, and willingness to travel to sites in the Southern region and to international projects from

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work within a high performing team.
• Travel to sites in the Southern region is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain electrical control systems and components.
• Develop HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, load flow and fault level reports.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS Substations.
• Prepare cost estimates, documentation and reports.
• Monitor progress and report on project status.
• Liaise with clients, designers and contractors on technical issues.
• Plan and coordinate engineering work across projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Team work

Project coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will be involved in projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing and handover.

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Developing HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS Substations
• Complying with specific project safety requirements
• Detailed design covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment and control and protection systems
• Specification, selection and procurement of the range of equipment
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation
• Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue.
• Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Carry out document control, recording and transmitting information.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, other members of the design team and contractors on technical issues.
• Managing all technical queries on site and assist project team in all site electrical engineering issues to include: the management, the planning, the testing and commissioning and the handover of all project systems.
• Prepare programs using MS project.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects.
• Assemble bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Use computers extensively to produce and analyze designs.
• Supervise technicians and other engineers during development phase.
• Build, test and modify product prototypes.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.
  Suitable Candidates must have a third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years' experience working as an Electrical Project Engineer in the HV Energy and Renewable Sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team
• Travel to sites in Southern region.
  We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Enginer to join Suir Engineering. The position will support our EP&R sector in the UK and will be based in our Waterloo, London office and would support projects in Southern England.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in‑house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

In return from Suir ….

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.
• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in‑built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.