Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Electrical Engineering Lead who can provide senior-level technical leadership for complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in AC and DC systems design, guiding teams while adhering to industry standards. This hybrid role based in Warrington offers a chance to manage diverse projects with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality standards and mentorship for junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electrical designs for AC and DC systems.
• Ability to operate at Principal or Lead Engineer level.
• Familiarity with standards like NFPA 70 and IEEE Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and ensure technical deliverables.
• Manage teams to adhere to standards and best practices.
• Guide teams on complex engineering scopes with minimal supervision.

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Team Leadership

Mentoring Engineers

Project Delivery

Tools

ETAP

NFPA Standards

IEEE Standards

NEMA Standards

Job description

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Electrical Engineering Lead Position

Are you capable of operating 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

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

Manage teams to deliver:

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

Ensure the team adheres to standards and best practices.

Experience and Qualifications

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

Application

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience for this role, 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.

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