Senior Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reading seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead design and coordination of HV/LV distribution systems for industrial projects, working with EC&I engineers and the project delivery team.

You will prepare drawings and specifications, perform calculations, and ensure safety and compliance, with exposure to nuclear/defence sectors and familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Incorporated/Chartered Engineer status preferred but not required.
• Experience in nuclear/defence sector advantageous.
• Experience in contracting environments and site work.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, and monitor project processes with the delivery team.
• Collaborate with EC&I engineers/designers across project stages.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Carry out calculations for equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with Safety Case and System Engineering teams.
• Assist in planning, cost development, scheduling.
• Maintain communication with clients and project teams.

Skills

HV/LV distribution design

Cable sizing

ETAP

AMTECH

AutoCAD

Revit

Nuclear/Defence sector

Project management

Site coordination

Safety/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status preferred

Tools

AMTECH

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with project delivery team.
• Working with a team of EC&I engineers/designers in developing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.
• Prepare drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of equipment and systems for industrial applications.
• Interfaces and co‑ordinates with Safety Case and System Engineering teams.
• Participates in planning, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Maintains effective communication with clients, project team members and project delivery team.

Requirements

• Possess knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline.
• Experience in design of HV/LV distribution systems and associated control and protection systems.
• Experience in LV cable sizing and design and using cable sizing software (AMTECH).
• Experience in electrical building services design.
• Experience in a contracting environment, relevant site experience.
• Willing to travel if/when required.
• Desirable Experience in HV distribution and design and using cable sizing software (ETAP).
• Experience in Fire Alarm and Security systems design.
• Background in project design/engineering work in specialist area preferred (Nuclear and Defence Sector).
• Professionally qualified (e.g. Incorporated/Chartered) Engineer with a degree (preferred but not necessary) in the relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on Nuclear Safety Implicated systems.
• Experience in using AutoCAD/Revit software.
• Demonstrated record of maintaining own skills and knowledge at the forefront of the field.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design, particularly in HV/LV distribution systems, cable sizing, and project management within industrial applications. Proficient in using design software such as AutoCAD and Revit, with a strong focus on safety and compliance in the Nuclear and Defence sectors.