Principal Electrical Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Birmingham for an initial 6-month contract. This role involves supporting project milestones, managing systems requirements, and leading a team to ensure compliance with design standards and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess in-depth knowledge of power systems and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electrical power systems, protection, and generation.
• Experience in engineering lifecycle and industry codes.
• Knowledge of defence standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions aligned with project milestones.
• Manage requirements and acceptance criteria for systems.
• Conduct design reviews and presentations.

Skills

Technical report writing

System analysis

Project planning

Power system modelling

Job description

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Principal Electrical Engineer, Birmingham

Client: JAM Recruitment

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: da55040380c4

Job Views: 6

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Electrical Engineer - Power
Initial 6 Month Contract - 2 days per fortnight on site
£79.17 per hour (Inside IR35)

• The Principal Engineer (C) - Electrical Engineering (Power) shall support the Engineering Manager and external specialists during development and analysis of platform power systems.
• The Principal Engineer shall act as team lead, managing daily activities and deliverables.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining team skills, project planning, and issue resolution.

Typical duties include:

· Develop design solutions aligned with project milestones.

· Manage requirements and acceptance criteria for systems or products.

· Understand contractual and performance requirements, supporting design, build, and commissioning activities.

· Produce documentation for design review, including diagrams, specifications, calculations, and justifications.

· Ensure design evidence is comprehensive and endorsed.

· Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, environmental, and company standards.

· Conduct design reviews and presentations.

· Support performance and acceptance activities, including supplier documentation review.

· Assist in scope and resource estimation for bids and planning.

· Support Certificate of Design activities and present technical arguments clearly.

· Provide technical support during build, defect resolution, and change management.

Knowledge:

· Technical report writing skills.

· Experience in engineering lifecycle.

· Knowledge of defence standards (advantageous).

· Understanding of Power system modelling, generators, switchgear, protection, power electronics.

· In-depth knowledge of power systems modelling, generation, distribution, protection, operation, earth fault monitoring.

· Experience with industry codes and standards, submarine systems (preferred).

· Experience in complex design programmes and electrical power systems.

Skills:

· Technical reports and specifications.

· Functional system diagrams and safety justifications.

· Technical presentations and system analysis.

· Factory acceptance tests, equipment configuration, and testing.

Additional requirements:

Excellent team skills, self-motivation, fast learning, and ability to prioritize with minimal guidance.

Note: Due to security and export control restrictions, nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may limit role eligibility.