Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water sector. You will lead a team delivering electrical design across transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects.

We seek a Chartered Electrical Engineer with strong water-industry experience, and expertise in LV/HV systems, switchgear, and safety standards. UK design practices and DSEAR/ATEX familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Electrical Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in the Water industry and in leading design delivery.
• Sound knowledge of LV/HV, switchgear, electrical installations in industrial environments.
• Familiar with DSEAR/ATEX, HAZOPs and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to key milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to QA standards in design.

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

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, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol, Surrey, Manchester, Leed, Glasgow 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.