Electrical Engineer

KBR; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer based in Leatherhead, UK. In this role, you will design electrical systems for energy transition projects, focusing on safety, reliability, and quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience, particularly in the design of power systems. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is essential.
• Experience with energy transition projects required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical systems that meet required specifications.
• Perform designs adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Interpret design specifications, data sheets, and schematics.

Skills

Concept / FEED / EPC Electrical Engineering experience

Interpreting technical drawings

Managing electrical interfaces between packages

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards

Knowledge of power system analysis software

Education

Bachelors / Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Member of a relevant professional body

Tools

CAD

LabView

Programmable Logic Controllers

Revit

Job description

Title: Electrical Engineer

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies delivered across a wide government defense and industrial base. Drawing from its rich 100-year history and culture of innovation and mission focus KBR creates sustainable value by combining engineering technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities to help our clients meet their most pressing challenges today and into the future.

We deliver science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology value-added services and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR We Deliver.

Job Description

As part of the electrical engineering team you will be involved in the design specification and services relating to Electrical engineering for projects relating to energy transition. This may be a conceptual study or front end engineering design (FEED) or an EPC / detailed design execution involving the procurement of all equipment and detailed drawings for the construction and commissioning of an entire facility. There will be a focus within the design on safety reliability and quality at all stages of the projects. You will be involved in various project stages from concept to detailed design through to construction testing and handover which may be offshore or onshore - greenfield or brownfield refining hydrogen renewables etc.

You will be working in a multi-disciplinary project team which is likely to include engineers from other specialisms including mechanical structural civil and instrumentation and will be responsible for liaising with clients and contractors as required.

You will be responsible for study design specification and services related to electrical systems including power generation transmission and distribution power systems performance and control switchgear earthing systems lightning protection systems heat tracing etc.

You will be under general supervision perform assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles with support from your lead engineer. You will use your judgment in making selections and adaptation of engineering alternatives. You will be asked to perform specific and well-defined assignments. You will be asked to attend meetings write reports and giving presentations on the work you are completing.

Responsible for the electrical distribution system design specification selection vendor drawing reviews and testing services relating to energy transition.

Detailed knowledge of electrical equipment is essential as is a good working knowledge of industry standards for electrical equipment. Ability to design identify and specify a wide range of electrical equipment including : Switchgear (HV / MV and LV) UPS Systems Power Management Systems Generator Control Systems Lighting and Small Power Systems and associated Distribution Equipment.

The required competency and skills would typically have been built up working for a consultant engineering company equipment fabricator or end user company. Personnel would be expected to have a varied and extensive experience of electrical equipment applications in the onshore and offshore oil and gas project environment to include concept front end engineering design detailed design commissioning and operations.

Job success will depend on interpersonal skills and the effective interaction with others. Selected personnel will be highly competent in written and spoken communication and be able to use a range of standard software such as MS Word and MS Excel to prepare technical documents and to write technical reports.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design of electrical system to required specifications focusing on safety reliability and quality
• Perform designs in compliance with design standards and codes of practice
• Creating and interpreting design specifications data sheets schematics and layout drawings for oil and gas onshore and offshore installations
• Designing systems and electrical equipment for example HV and LV switchgear transformers and UPS systems
• Knowledge of short circuit hand calculations
• Involved in the research of suitable engineering solutions for extreme environments such temp from minus fifty degrees to fifty plus degrees
• Able to communicate effectively and multi-task

Skills and Experience

• Concept / FEED / EPC Electrical Engineering experience (Energy Transition Projects)
• Interpreting technical drawings and / or creating or checking schematics or other electrical drawings.
• Managing electrical interfaces between packages including GTGs and Switchgear
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
• Knowledge of power system analysis software

Educational Experience

• Bachelors / Masters degree in an Electrical Engineering subject with relevant industry experience.
• Member of a relevant professional body.

KBR COMPANY INFORMATION

When you become part of the KBR team your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers were defining tomorrows challenges then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.

At KBR we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services proprietary technologies and expertise our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Working at KBR means being rewarded for your addition to competitive benefits and professional development our people are empowered to use all their potential creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

As the needs of the world change were ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic sustainable and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering, Lighting Design, System Design, Firmware, NEC, LabView, PCB, CAD, Fpga, Autocad, Programmable Logic Controllers, Revit

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

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