Principal Electrical Engineer

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the A800 LV and Small Power design team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in electrical system design across various industries and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include the specification of electrical systems and the production of various engineering deliverables. This position is primarily based in Stockton but may consider other locations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in engineering design in relevant industries.
• Ability to manage and progress work independently.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support A800 LV and Small Power design team.
• Specification of MV/LV transformers and GI/GNI distribution systems.
• Production of electrical engineering deliverables like calculations and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Engineering leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation or Control Engineering

Tools

Trimble

SKM Power tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER to support our clients A800 LV and Small Power design team. Stockton is preferred, however other locations will be considered.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
15+ years' experience working in engineering design in the nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mechanical handling or water industries.
Familiar in working in multi-discipline teams evidencing ability to coordinate activities with other disciplines and engineering departments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and develop innovative ideas to novel problems.
Engineering Leadership skills ability to provide technical direction, coordinate, and check work completed by senior and junior engineers.
Ability to manage and progress work independently requiring limited intervention from the engineering management team.
Strong communicator with the ability to efficiently develop documentation using appropriate technical language to describe processes, ideas, and designs.
Good presentation and communication skills when facing Client.

Essential Task Experience:

In depth knowledge of British Standards and regulations applicable to electrical system design.
Specification of MV/LV Transformers including validating Vendor designs against requirements at Vendor design and FAT stages.
Specification of GI/GNI distribution systems including validating Vendor designs against requirements at Vendor design and FAT stages.
Input to mechanical / process / machine specifications from a electrical perspective.
Production of electrical engineering deliverables including, calculations including load schedules, cable sizing calculations, electrical equipment data sheets, reports and technical bid evaluations.
Guide designers in the production of electrical drawings including SLDs, schematics, specifications, models, datasheets, reports, and evaluations.
Proficient in power modelling software (Trimble, SKM Power tools)
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements from other disciplines required for the production of electrical deliverables.
Complementary Task Experience

Good understanding of Human Factors role in engineering design.
Experience with production of, or input to 3D engineering models.