Principal Electrical Designer

Kent; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Electrical Designer with substantial experience in electrical design, particularly within Oil & Gas and Petrochemical projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing deliverables related to design guidance, layout optimization, and 3D modeling using tools like SP3D and AutoCAD. We value diversity and provide inclusive employment policies, promoting a workplace that embraces all backgrounds.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working arrangements

Employee support networks

Qualifications

• Significant years of experience in electrical design for Oil & Gas/Petrochemical/Power projects.
• Experience in FEED or EPC projects.
• Strong skills in cable tray and trench sizing calculations.
• Experience preparing/reviewing BOM panels and cable schedules.
• Ability to review/approve Dialux lighting calculations and designs.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide guidance for design related deliverables.
• Decide substation layouts optimizing size and design.
• Participate in project design reviews.
• Perform inter-discipline squad checks.
• Conduct site surveys and adequacy checks as required.

Skills

Counselling

Flash

Design And Estimation

Labouring

Jboss

Accident Investigation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SP3D

PDS

AutoPlant

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

Scope of Work

The Principal Electrical Designer will be responsible for producing the following deliverables :

• Review / provide guidance for preparation of all design related deliverables such as BOM Panel and Cable schedule 3D model and extraction of all layouts interconnection wiring drawings etc
• Input for drafting Area classification drawings and other layouts.
• Review calculations for Cable tray and trench sizing.
• Decide the substation layouts optimizing the size and design of the same along with the lead Engr.
• Provide guidance for preparation of all layout drawings 3D models and MTO generation to design team.
• Finalize installation drawings for each specific project.
• Participate in project design reviews.
• Perform inter-discipline squad checks.
• Attend model reviews as per project schedule.
• Site surveys and adequacy checks if required.
• Perform technical audits and quality reviews.
• Site support as required.
• Work out the MFL for the design team as per the project schedule and inform LE / HOD well in advance if any additional resource requirements.
• 3D TOOLS like PDS / SP3D / AUTOPLANT
• 3D model review
• Review / approve Dia lux lighting calculations and design
• Shall be professional to run / review and approve AutoCAD / MicroStation design

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Diploma with strong experience)
• Significant years of experience in electrical design for Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Power projects
• Experience in FEED or EPC projects
• Proficiency in 3D design tools : SP3D / PDS / AutoPlant
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and / or MicroStation
• Knowledge of international standards (IEC IEEE NEC BS NFPA etc.)
• Experience preparing / reviewing BOM panel schedules cable schedules
• Experience preparing / reviewing 3D model layouts extractions wiring / interconnection drawings
• Experience with area classification drawings and hazardous area design
• Strong skills in cable tray and trench sizing calculations
• Experience in substation layouts and equipment room optimization
• Skilled in preparing / reviewing layout drawings installation drawings and MTO generation
• Experience in model reviews design reviews and inter-discipline squad checks
• Ability to review / approve Dialux lighting calculations and designs
• Experience in site surveys adequacy checks and site technical support
• Involvement in technical audits and quality reviews

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop. From day one we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and abilities.

Were a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at to find out how we can support you.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Counselling
• Flash
• Design And Estimation
• Labouring
• Jboss
• Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1