Senior Electrical Engineer

Haskoning; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience. The role involves designing electrical systems for renewables and maritime projects. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and be working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council UK. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers flexible working conditions and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Attainment of or working towards professional registration with Engineering Council UK.
• Experience with electrical supply and outdoor lighting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on engineering projects.
• Design electrical engineering systems.
• Prepare design calculations and reports.

Skills

HV/MV and LV electrical installations

Knowledge of IEC / ISO standards

Use of design tools like AutoCAD

Education

BEng (Hons) or MEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

Job description

About Haskoning:

Haskoning has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our expertise and passion, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people’s lives with work under-pinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation.

Haskoning is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

A little background on our Team:

Haskoning is at the forefront of the renewables’ energy transition through our range of innovative planning, design and development services. Our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful solutions in several sectors including maritime and renewables. In our UK-based electrical team, we are contributing to the energy transition needs of our client base, predominantly in the execution of renewables-based solutions involving wind, solar, and other renewable-related technologies. In the maritime space, many of our projects concern ports and maritime electrical infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide range of port projects.

We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of renewables and maritime professionals/engineers globally and we are world leaders in the production of feasibility studies, master plans, and designs.

Role Context and responsibilities:

Our increasing workload from a range of challenging local and international projects has given us the opportunity to expand our Electrical team across the UK region. The team will serve our established offering in the maritime sector but will also serve our developing offering in the renewables sector.

We require Senior Electrical Engineers with 5 – 10 years of experience to support the wider team in the delivery of consultancy services to current and new clients. In addition, the role will require the development of digital methods to improve the quality and productivity of the services we offer. This is a stimulating opportunity to work within a vibrant and experienced team, where you will be exposed to early responsibility and the chance to work with a prestigious group of international clients.

General responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing expertise on a broad range of engineering projects
• Designing electrical engineering systems, primarily including HV, MV, LV distribution, internal and external lighting, and other electrical systems
• Preparing design calculations, drawings, studies, specifications, and reports
• Liaising with clients, project directors and other project team members
• Carrying out feasibility studies, surveys, and inspections on site
• Preparing reports and cost estimates
• Undertaking continuous personal development to satisfy the IET and having a keen desire to be active within the local and national IET network representing Haskoning
• Identifying new opportunities for the company and providing excellent client satisfaction

What we are looking for:

• BEng (Hons) or MEng in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Attainment of or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) at Chartered (CEng) level leading to Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Knowledge, experience and practical application of:
  • HV/MV and LV electrical installations such as electrical supply and outdoor lighting infrastructure
  • IEC / ISO and other international standards
  • Application of EU legislation
• Knowledge and practical experience of one or more of the following design tools:
  • AutoCAD; Revit; ETAP; PSCAD; PowerFactory (DIgSILENT); Dialux; Relux; and Trimble

The following skills/experience are also desirable:

• Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
• Renewables such as offshore renewables, EV infrastructure, and future energy systems
• Ports or Maritime (including on site experience)
• Petrochemical
• Knowledge and/or experience of onshore and offshore power systems
• The ability to be security cleared (or already security cleared) for UK-based defence work

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to Enhancing Society Together with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life.

You can learn more about our benefits here.

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your CV and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of virtual and face to face interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

Location:

Newcastle, Peterborough, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Aberdeen.