Hybrid Lead Electrical Engineer - Technical Authority

DCS Engineering; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

DCS Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to head the Electrical Department from the Hessle office, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will manage day-to-day activity of the electrical team, ensure high technical quality and act as the technical authority for clients and vendors.

The role offers a permanent position with hybrid working (home on Mondays and Fridays, office Tuesday–Thursday) and flexi-time, handling a diverse portfolio across concept, FEED and detailed design

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• Approximately 15 years of electrical design experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy or chemical sectors.
• At least 5 years in a senior discipline role within an engineering consultancy or EPCM contractor.
• Experience with LV and HV systems up to 11 kV; 33 kV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical discipline on multiple projects, ensuring compliant design and installation.
• Act as the authority for resolution of discipline technical issues and regulatory alignment.
• Approve key electrical engineering documentation including drawings, calculations, reports and risk assessments.
• Develop and sustain the department's skills and competency matrix; coach and mentor team members.
• Interface with other disciplines, project delivery, clients and vendors, including site visits and commissioning support.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team leadership

Project coordination

Mentoring

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (preferred)

Tools

Trimble Amtech

Electrical modelling software

Job description

DCS Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to head the Electrical Department from the Hessle office, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will manage day-to-day activity of the electrical team, ensure high technical quality and act as the technical authority for clients and vendors.

The role offers a permanent position with hybrid working (home on Mondays and Fridays, office Tuesday–Thursday) and flexi-time, handling a diverse portfolio across concept, FEED and detailed design