Lead Power Systems Engineer – Electrical (Contract)

Wood; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity-promoting workplace

Job summary

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (contract) to work in their Reading office. The role entails leading electrical power system studies and ensures compliance with industry standards while collaborating with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FEED and EPC projects, particularly within the Oil & Gas industry, and familiarity with power system study software like ETAP.

Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle in the energy sector, promoting safety and resilient operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering and design.
• Proficiency with power system study software.
• Experience managing third‑party power system study consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power system studies for projects.
• Review design packages and manage technical documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers on electrical engineering scope.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power system studies

Software ETAP

Project execution

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE/ANSI standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (contract) to work in their Reading office. The role entails leading electrical power system studies and ensures compliance with industry standards while collaborating with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FEED and EPC projects, particularly within the Oil & Gas industry, and familiarity with power system study software like ETAP.

Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle in the energy sector, promoting safety and resilient operations.