Senior Electrical Engineer

Leap29; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for an Electrical Engineer to manage projects and lead a team. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree with experience in electrical engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. Flexible travel is required as needed for projects, and the role offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering within the industry.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills.
• Ability to manage and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering services and project requirements.
• Act as lead on specific engineering projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised engineering degree

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSilent Power Factory

PSCAD

Job description

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• Manage electrical engineering services that meet company, its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage electrical engineering project requirements.
• Manage electrical engineering services such as: Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking proceduresEnsure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processesProvide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
• Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
• If responsible for a team: Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; andEnsure the required services meet company, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between the business and its Customer's requirements.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
• If required, assist and support in developing personnel within the electrical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Key Requirements:

• A recognised and relevant engineering degree.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status is preferred but not necessarily.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to the businessand its clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the electrical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory specifications.
• Competent use of relevant software such as ETAP or similar.
• Working knowledge of DIgSilent Power factory and PSCAD software is a plus.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in electrical engineering in the same or similar industry.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving Engineering Deliverables
• Commercially aware
• Able to operate in an integrated team environment supporting and leading others with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team
• Very good leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with proven ability to work on complex technical projects and leading multidisciplinary and culturally varied teams
• Good organizational skills and a structured working approach with an eye for details while at the same time keeping the large overview
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety
• Delivery focused and committed to achieving project and company goals
• Flexible and able to comply and adapt to company or client requirements
• Ability to interact with management and personnel at all levels, a committed team player.
• Confident and able to work on own initiative
• Willing to travel within the UK and worldwide as and when required by the projects.