Principal Electrical Power Engineer (Hiring Immediately)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Power Engineer to lead the functional design of Electrical Power Systems. This role involves authoring technical documentation, managing risks, and providing expert advice across various engineering disciplines. You will engage with customers and suppliers to tackle complex challenges and guide junior team members through the systems definition process. With opportunities for travel across the UK and a range of hybrid working arrangements, this position offers a dynamic work environment. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartership required or significant progress towards it.

Responsibilities

• Design and define Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Manage technical risks and provide solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

AC and DC Electrical Power Systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, Frimley, Manchester – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

1. Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
2. Authoring and reviewing technical documentation
3. Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
4. Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
5. Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
6. Taking a leading role by guiding more junior members of the team through the systems definition process
7. Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites

Your skills and experiences:
Essential

1. Degree qualified Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience
2. Engineering Chartership required (or significant progress towards Chartership can be demonstrated)
3. Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
4. Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Benefits:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.