Principal Electrical Engineer in Belfast

Energy Jobline ZR; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Belfast is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to shape future cities by leading design work on critical UK infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer with experience in electrical design and a proficiency in electrical design software. Join a company committed to innovation and social impact, ranked among LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge of electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to key project milestones.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Electrical design (LV and HV systems)

Proficiency with electrical design software

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Job Description

Principal Electrical Engineer role, shaping future cities and environments. Play a vital role in electrical engineering for transformational programmes on critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities at iconic projects at home and abroad. We specialise across Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education.

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.
• 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 guidance. E.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data and new approaches to deliver end‑to‑end projects. We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, supporting inclusive communities and social value programmes.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residence in the UK for 5 years or longer. Candidates should not reference current or previous security clearance details in their application.

AtkinsRéalis – Employment details

Location: Belfast (UK)

Job Type: Regular

Worker Type: Employee

Equal Opportunities

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunities employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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