Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical engineering seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead. The role involves senior-level technical leadership and overseeing design activities across complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in guiding teams and delivering innovative solutions across multiple engineering scopes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs for AC and DC systems.
• Ability to manage design teams and mentor engineers across electrical scopes.
• Expertise in electrical systems design with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Engineer overseeing electrical design activities.
• Provide guidance on various electrical systems including AC, DC, and control systems.
• Manage teams delivering specifications and strategies.

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Leadership

Mentoring

Project Delivery

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.

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.