Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power) - V0259

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal Engineer in Electrical Engineering to work on the SSN AUKUS programme. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2 days onsite every 2 weeks, and involves a 12-month rolling contract. As a Chartered Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise to solve complex engineering challenges, manage projects, and develop innovative solutions. This position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge to solve engineering problems.
• Accountability for project, finance, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to engineering problems using new technologies.
• Manage trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Technical Accountability

Education

Chartered Engineer Qualification

Relevant Technical Discipline Degree

Job description

Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Power)

Hybrid working: 2 days onsite every 2 weeks

Project: Working on the SSN AUKUS programme

Contract details: £81.05 per hour (Umbrella), inside IR35, 12-month rolling contract

Job Definition

This description is based on the UK-SPEC UK STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETENCE, THIRD EDITION, published by the UK Engineering Council. References to ‘Chartered Engineer' or 'Engineer (C)' imply an equivalent professional registration and qualification in a relevant technical discipline.

Chartered Engineers develop solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies, through innovation, creativity, and change. They may have technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk.

Chartered Engineers are expected to demonstrate:

1. Theoretical knowledge to solve problems in new technologies and develop new analytical techniques.
2. Successful application of knowledge to deliver innovative products and services and/or take technical responsibility for complex engineering systems.
3. Accountability for project, finance, and personnel management, managing trade-offs between technical and socio-economic factors.
4. Skills necessary to develop other technical staff.
5. Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters.

Specialist engineer applications include...