Principal Electrical Engineer

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer for key projects affecting UK infrastructure. This role will involve leading technical teams, delivering high-quality design solutions, and managing critical aspects of electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with significant experience in multidisciplinary design and a commitment to innovation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Electrical Engineer with experience in leading design delivery.
• Sound knowledge of electrical design including LV and HV systems.
• Experience with digital analysis packages like Trimble/Amtech.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in technical design work per industry standards.
• Prepare briefs and manage budgets to meet project milestones.
• Deliver integrated design solutions with teams in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Electrical Design

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Tools

Electrical design software

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Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Shape the Future of ourcities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vitalrole in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining ourtalented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face ourclients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive workenvironment where world-class talent knows nodistinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a PrincipalElectrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect ofelectrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UKinfrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineeringprojects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects ofelectrical engineering, within multiple challenging and engagingsectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Developmentand Education. We continue to provide industry-leading engineeringsolutions right through the project lifecycle, with value addedthrough client-side support as well as construction phases. If being apart of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then wewould love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities inour Manchester, Leeds offices.

We're big on expertise but noton hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster,supporting your career to the next level.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design workfollowing relevant design standards and codes, and to high-qualitylevels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bidproposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to keyproject milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teamsin the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring

• CharteredElectrical Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery,including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge ofelectrical design (LV and HV systems), motor controlcentres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems withinindustrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEXinstallation practice, production of SLD/BCD's, earthing and bondingand familiarity with current UK design standards, including industryspecific standards and working practices.
• Proficiency indesigning within appropriate digital analysis packages, followinglocal and national guidance. E.g. electrical design software such asTrimble/Amtech.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, whereUK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've alsomade the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructureteam uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help ourclients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essentialfuture infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, ouremployees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committedto engineering better for people and our planet, from our globalEngineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value throughEDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networkscreating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Notto mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis,including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returningafter career breaks.

Security clearance:

Thisrole may require security clearance and offers of employment will bedependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this isnecessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vettingprocess is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and mayrequire candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 yearsor longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to(in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of anycurrent or previously held security clearance.

We are committedto promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we canall be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all,from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusiveemployment policies, flexible working arrangements and employeenetworks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an EqualOpportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds,cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hireindividuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds andperspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes nodistinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexualidentity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enrichesitself through these differences.