Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead to join their team. This role involves providing technical leadership and managing engineering projects across various electrical systems. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in electrical designs and team management, with detailed knowledge of industry standards and specifications. This opportunity offers hybrid working based in Warrington.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal or Lead Engineer required.
• Proven experience with AC and DC electrical systems.
• Able to manage design teams with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and deliverables.
• Provide guidance in medium and low voltage systems.
• Manage teams delivering non-1E design specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Design

Team Management

Tools

ETAP

NFPA Standards

IEEE 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.
• 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.

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.

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