Principle Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their hydrogen production facilities in Nottinghamshire. This role involves developing and reviewing electrical documentation, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical solutions. Candidates should have a first class degree in electrical engineering and significant experience in process systems. Remote working is available, and the role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical engineering within process systems.
• Strong understanding of theoretical and practical engineering principles.
• Competency in reading and understanding technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical and project documentation.
• Ensure electrical systems conform to specifications and standards.
• Compile technical files to support certification.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical documentation

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

First class Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

OEM software

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Nottinghamshire (Remote working is an option)

Salary: £100K+ (Bonus, Pension & Healthcare)

My client is a future technologies manufacturer, developer and the largest producer of Hydrogen in the UK. Working in partnership with some of the world’s largest green energy developers they aim to provide this delivery of renewable, zero-emission energy to all commercial markets. They require a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the hydrogen production facilities based out of Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Electrical and project documentation such as Cable Calculations, Selectivity studies (using OEM Software), Load Lists, Lighting Calculations (DIALux and RELux), Cable, Load and Block Line Diagrams (BLD’s), Single Line Diagrams (SLD’s), Termination Diagrams, Cable Routing Diagrams, Equipment General Arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Develop and review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (e.g., Power & Distribution Transformers, generators, high voltage/low voltage switchgear, MCC, distribution networks, control equipment, power outlets) including drawings, scope of work, calculations, Bill of Materials / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates.
• Ensure electrical systems and main plant equipment are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and conform to client specifications and applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Compile technical files to support certification against appropriate directives.
• Liaise with clients to provide technical solutions and address contract requirements.
• Carry out detailed site surveys for electrical equipment and installations.
• Liaise with vendors, evaluate technical aspects of vendor quotations, and make recommendations.
• Review and respond to technical and site queries. Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.
• Provide technical supervision to junior engineers and draughtspersons.
• Work to tight deadlines to ensure contracts are completed within time and budget.
• Report progress to project team/engineering manager and advise of any scope changes to capture Engineering Change Notices as required.
• Review contractor Change Notices to ensure scope is required, complies with project codes and standards, and is within budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide cost estimate support to Projects for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems.
• Involve and participate in document standardization, good practices of engineering design and development tools.
• Work closely with the Engineering Team to ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) considerations are embedded.

Qualifications

• First class Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electrical/electronic engineering, preferably Chartered with IET/IEEE (required standard: 1st class degree; PhD or equivalent desirable).
• Significant experience in Electrical engineering within process systems (Oil & Gas/Energy/Petrochem/Pharmaceuticals).
• Strong understanding of practical and theoretical engineering principles, including mathematical analyses relevant to the discipline.
• Competency in reading and understanding technical drawings such as BLDs, SLDs, control panel schematics, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings.
• A valid CSCS card would be desirable but not essential.
• Experience with Autodesk products is highly desirable (AutoCAD, Electrical, Inventor).
• Candidates must demonstrate both a strong theoretical and practical working background.

Competencies

• Extensive experience in electrical design, engineering and construction.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices.
• Experience of designing ATEX installations and equipment.
• Experience in project execution in accordance with clients and worldwide industrial standards.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D and 3D (AutoCAD Plant 3D).
• Experience of OEM cable calculation software.
• MCC/Control panel design knowledge.
• Willingness to work in an energetic, reactive team environment with a focus on delivery.