Principal Electrical Engineer

Assystem UK Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks Principal / Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers to design low, medium, and high voltage systems. Responsibilities include the design of distribution systems, specification of equipment, and delivery of design packages. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a top nuclear engineering firm, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable design experience with LV, HV, and MV systems.
• Experienced in using electrical design tools (eTAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design of LV, HV & MV distribution, protection and control systems.
• Specification, selection and procurement of LV, HV & MV equipment.
• Delivery of design packages throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Assystem Energy & Infrastructure Ltd (AEIL) are looking to recruit Principal / Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers, with a demonstrable design experience in specialism in a range of systems i.e. any of Low Voltage (LV), High Voltage (HV), and Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, to support the significant growth in its EC&I business.

Responsibilities

• Design of LV, HV & MV distribution, protection and control systems
• Switchgear design
• Design substantiation and verification
• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Development of HV/MV/LV system studies, including protection coordination, earthing, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
• Detailed design covering all aspects of High and Medium voltage equipment
• Detailed design of secondary control and protection systems
• Specification, selection and procurement of the range of LV, HV & MV equipment
• Experienced in the use of electrical design tools (eTAP or similar)
• Co‑ordination and management of sub‑contract specialist suppliers
• Delivery of design packages throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning

Assystem is one of the top 3 largest Nuclear Engineering companies. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of Defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the company. We also offer competitive benefits, including