Lead Electrical Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive innovative projects across various sectors, including renewables and oil & gas. In this hybrid role, you will leverage your expertise in high voltage substation design and electrical engineering principles to lead complex projects from conception to execution. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join a company recognized as a Top Employer and make a meaningful impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high voltage substation design required.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of high voltage switchgear and substations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage project timelines and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in project management activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High Voltage Substation Design

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Electrical Delivery Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead on projects within a dynamic team covering a wide variety of industries including renewables (Wind/H2/Hydro), Oil Gas & Chemicals, and Power-to-X. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within your area of responsibility are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high voltage substation design, including both air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for the electrical engineering discipline. The work model for the role is hybrid from our St Neots, Aberdeen or Daresbury locations.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Leading the design and implementation of eHouse, Substation, MV/HV/EHV AIS & GIS Switchgear (up to 400kV), Step up/down transformers, and Protection.
2. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
3. Acting as Electrical TA and providing technical support and troubleshooting during project execution, preparing detailed project documentation, and conducting HAZOP and EHAZOP workshops.
4. Installation and grid code compliance, including leading power system studies, with a proven track record of leading large projects and coordinating with multiple parties.
5. Ensuring compliance with UK electrical industry standards, codes, and regulations.
6. Providing technical expertise in the areas of power distribution, protection, and control systems.
7. Overseeing the preparation of detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
8. Conducting feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical evaluations.
9. Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
10. Participating in project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
11. Developing and maintaining client relationships, and assisting with marketing and business development efforts.

Qualifications for the role

• Experience in the Energy industry, particularly in power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer or working towards.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on high voltage substation design.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong English Language skills.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of commercial awareness.

More about us

As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB UK offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Competitive contributory pension scheme, Life assurance, Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more), Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally), Employee Assistance Programme, Generous employee referral scheme, Hybrid working, Private medical cover, Generous bonus scheme.

For the 5th year running, ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration, and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.