Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to guide design activities and support project delivery. The successful candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, overseeing electrical systems from design to implementation. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge in AC and DC systems and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Apply now for this opportunity in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in medium and low voltage AC systems.
• Proven ability to manage design teams and mentor engineers.
• Knowledge of IEEE Standards and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and technical deliverables.
• Provide leadership in the design and specification of electrical systems.
• Manage teams to deliver commercial instrumentation and cabling strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Systems Design

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

IPCEA (ICEA)

NEMA Standards

Job description

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Can you operate at a Principal or Lead Engineer level within a complex, multi-disciplinary team?
Do you have proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs for both AC and DC systems?
Are you confident managing design teams and mentoring engineers across electrical scopes?
The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide senior-level technical leadership and project delivery support. The ideal candidate will bring expertise across electrical systems design and be capable of guiding teams through complex engineering scopes with minimal supervision.
Location: Warrington, hybrid

Your Duties and Responsibilities will be

• Serve as a Principal or Lead Engineer, overseeing electrical design activities and technical deliverables.

Providing leadership in the design and specification of:

• Medium and Low Voltage Alternating Current (AC) Systems
• Direct Current (DC) Systems including Battery and UPS Systems
• Auxiliary Electrical Systems: Grounding, Lightning Protection, Lighting, Communications
• Metering & Protection Systems
• Electrical Physical Design & Layout
• Electrical Equipment & Hardware Selection
• Control Systems & Instrumentation
• Fire Protection Systems
• Offer guidance and review support for cable raceway design, cable sizing, and routing.

Managing teams to deliver:

• Non-1E design and specifications
• Non-1E commercial equipment and packaged systems
• Commercial instrumentation and cabling strategies

You will have the following experience and qualifications:

• ETAP
• NFPA 70 and NFPA 804
• IEEE Standards (e.g., IEEE 141, IEEE 242)
• IPCEA (ICEA)
• NEMA standards

Get in touch now! If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.