Electrical Engineer Renewables / Oil&Gas/ Chemical / Petrochemical

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to oversee the electrical engineering scope across various projects in Leeds. The role demands strong HV experience and leadership capabilities, offering a competitive salary of £65k - £75k plus benefits. Successful candidates will shape the future of projects in the energy and petrochemical sectors, leveraging their expertise in managing teams and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or actively pursuing it.
• HV knowledge and experience (higher than 20 kV).
• Experience with large motors (higher than 10 mW).
• Experience managing people ideally in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical scope of work on proposals and projects.
• Assign tasks to Electrical Engineers and Designers.
• Forecast and manage work hours associated with Electrical scope.
• Liaise with suppliers and outsourcing partners.

Skills

HV knowledge and experience

Experience with large motors

Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Electrical studies

HV equipment – large transformers, switchgears

Experience managing people

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SKM

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Electrical Engineer Renewables / Oil & Gas / Chemical / Petrochemical, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Client:

Kintec Global Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Electrical Engineer Surrey Permanent £65k - £75k plus bonus pension holidays health cover – Energy Renewables Hydrogen Petrochemical Refinery

As our Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be:

• Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager and leading the electrical scope of work on a range of proposals and projects performed in the EMEAI region.
• Assigning tasks to Electrical Engineers and Designers, providing supervision and technical expertise to ensure delivery against time and quality constraints.
• Forecasting, managing, and reporting work hours associated with the Electrical scope on the project.
• Liaising with existing suppliers and outsourcing partners, seeking additional partners to make valuable contributions to both Air Products and customer projects.
• Defining execution models for electrical engineering scope, monitoring performance, and developing improved processes where appropriate based on lessons learned.

You will have:

• An Electrical Engineering degree plus Chartered Engineer status, or actively pursuing Chartered status.
• HV knowledge and experience (higher than 20 kV)
• Experience with large motors (higher than 10 mW) – experience on design, specifications, purchase
• Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Electrical studies (low flow, short circuits, motor starting, arc flash, stability)
• HV equipment – large transformers, switchgears
• SKM (software used in AP)
• Experience managing people (ideally in remote environments)