Senior Electrical Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Germany. The role focuses on electrical design, coordination with multiple disciplines and ensuring compliance with IEC/ABS and other standards.

Offshore oil and gas experience is highly valued for this project. Responsibilities include leading engineers, preparing specs and diagrams, and supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT, and on-site issue resolution through to start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years in electrical engineering, incl. 5+ years offshore oil & gas.
• Experience developing/managing electrical load lists.
• Power-system calculations and studies experience.
• Experience with generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, UPS/DC, VFDs.
• Experience with ABS-classed offshore facilities and IEC 61892/60092.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Multidisciplinary coordination and project execution.
• Proficiency in SPEL, ETAP, MS Office. PE registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed electrical design per specs and standards.
• Prepare and review specifications, datasheets, load lists, single-line diagrams and motor-control schematics.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with process, mechanical, instrumentation, telecom and HVAC teams.
• Manage changes, costs, schedules and budgets within scope.
• Develop procurement packages for substations, transformers and electrical materials.
• Coordinate supplier document reviews and equipment inspections.
• Support FAT and SAT, and provide site/field assistance.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Electrical design

Power system studies

Offshore experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE registration preferred

Tools

SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)

ETAP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer for a major offshore wind project in Germany

• Perform conceptual, FEED and detailed electrical design and analyses in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review specifications, datasheets, electrical load lists, single-line diagrams, motor-control schematics, equipment layouts and bills of material.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies, including cable sizing and relay coordination.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineers and designers.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with process, mechanical, instrumentation, telecom, HVAC and package engineering teams.
• Manage technical changes and control costs, schedules, quantities and budgets within the assigned scope.
• Develop and manage procurement and requisition packages for substations, transformers and electrical materials.
• Coordinate supplier-document reviews and equipment inspections.
• Support and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Provide technical support to construction personnel and coordinate the resolution of site issues.
• Support pre-commissioning, energization, commissioning and start-up as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 12 years of electrical engineering experience, including at least five years in offshore oil and gas.
• Demonstrable experience developing and managing electrical load lists.
• Experience performing power-system calculations and studies.
• Experience with generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, motor control centres, UPS/DC systems and variable-frequency drives.
• Experience with ABS-classed offshore facilities and the application of IEC 61892 and IEC 60092.
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and project execution.
• Intermediate proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), ETAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.