Principal Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer with a passion for hydropower. This role involves leading the design of cutting-edge electrical systems for large hydro projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards. You will leverage your expertise in High Voltage systems and large rotating machines to drive project success. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a balance of office and site work, collaborating with a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions. If you're ready to make an impact in the hydropower sector, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required with expertise in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with HV systems and large rotating machines.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for hydropower projects.
• Perform design, modeling, and analysis of electrical systems.

Skills

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IET)

Experience with High Voltage (HV) electrical systems

Experience with large rotating machines

Ability to produce and interpret design drawings

Ability to present technical ideas

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Electrical Engineering mastermind with a passion for hydropower? Do you thrive on designing cutting-edge hydro solutions, and have a desire to work on some of the largest hydro projects? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading the electrical engineering design of hydropower projects, including generators, control and instrumentation systems, protection, substations and transmission lines. You’ll be performing the design, model and analysis of electrical and electronic systems to ensure project success aligned to industry standards.

Required skills and experience:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IET)
• Hands on experience of working on High Voltage (HV) electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with large rotating machines (generators or motors), hydro or pumped storage hydro systems
• Experience of producing / interpreting design drawings and documents including single line diagrams, key line diagrams, block cable diagrams, load schedules, specifications and design of solutions.
• Ability to present technical ideas

Please note, hybrid working places are in place for this role, with occasional site visits.