Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead technical design for critical infrastructure projects in the UK. The role requires chartered status and experience in the water industry, as well as proficiency in electrical design standards and software. This position offers flexibility and an inclusive work environment, with opportunities to contribute to transformative engineering initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in the Water Industry is essential.
• Must have experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and electrical design practices is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards in design.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Experience in the Water Industry

Leading design delivery

Knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems)

Proficiency in electrical design software

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector. We’re ready to explore a vital role in shaping significant projects while offering a diverse and inclusive environment and flexible/remote working policies to help you balance life and work.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Electrical Engineer; you’ll play a vital role in every aspect of electrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering across sectors including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, with value-added client-side support as well as during construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry sounds right for you, we’d love to talk.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol, Surrey and Derby offices (Other locations may be considered).

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Good Experience in the Water Industry
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD\'s, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry specific standards and working practices.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.