Principal Electrical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified individual with over 15 years of experience in engineering design, particularly in electrical systems. The role demands strong leadership, extensive knowledge of British Standards, and the ability to manage projects independently. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in relevant engineering tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering design in various industries.
• Proficiency in British Standards and regulations for electrical system design.
• Ability to work independently with limited management intervention.

Skills

Electrical system design

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Trimble

SKM Power tools

Job description

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 requireing 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

• Have a good understanding of Human Factors role in engineering design.
• Experience with production of, or input to 3D engineering models.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce.