Senior Electrical Engineer UK - Southern Region

Suir Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions - no等待

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

EAP for employees and their families

Educational Assistance, CPD, Charter-船

Opportunities for internationalassignm

Job summary

Suir Engineering in London seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop and maintain electrical control systems for HV projects across the UK. Based in our Waterloo office, you will lead technical delivery on multi-discipline projects and coordinate with clients, suppliers and internal teams.

You will work from concept to handover, perform arc flash studies, review schematics and manage site activities, with opportunities for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years’ experience in Electrical Project Engineering (HV Energy & Renewables).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload with high attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels and work in a high-performing team.
• Travel to sites in Southern region.

Responsibilities

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams.
• Developing HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS Substations.
• Complying with specific project safety requirements.
• Detailed design covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment and control and protection systems.
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue.
• Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Carry out document control, recording and transmitting information.
• Liaising with clients, design team and contractors on technical issues.
• Managing all technical queries on site and assist project team in electrical engineering issues including testing and handover.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects.
• Assemble bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Use computers extensively to produce and analyze designs.
• Supervise technicians and other engineers during development phase.
• Build, test and modify product prototypes.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawings

Project coordination

HV systems

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Enginer to join Suir Engineering. The position will support our EP&R sector in the UK and will be based in our Waterloo, London office and would support projects in Southern England.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will be involved in projects from the concept and detail of the design through to implementation, testing and handover.

What you will be doing?

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Developing HV system studies including protection coordination, arc flash, voltage regulation, load flow and fault level reports
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS and AIS Substations
• Complying with specific project safety requirements
• Detailed design covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment and control and protection systems
• Specification, selection and procurement of the range of equipment
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation
• Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue.
• Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Carry out document control, recording and transmitting information.
• Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, other members of the design team and contractors on technical issues.
• Managing all technical queries on site and assist project team in all site electrical engineering issues to include: the management, the planning, the testing and commissioning and the handover of all project systems.
• Prepare programs using MS project.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects.
• Assemble bid, approval, and construction issue drawing packages.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and change if necessary.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Use computers extensively to produce and analyze designs.
• Supervise technicians and other engineers during development phase.
• Build, test and modify product prototypes.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Is this the job for me?

Suitable Candidates must have a third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Project Engineer in the HV Energy and Renewable Sector.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team
• Travel to sites in Southern region.

In return from Suir ….

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey.Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People