Senior or Principal Electrical Engineers

NRL; Woking; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL seeks Principal and Senior Electrical Engineers for a major project team in Woking. Office-based role with five days in the office.

You will deliver complex electrical designs, prepare comprehensive deliverables, and conduct ETAP system studies, interfacing with stakeholders across international projects. The role requires strong communication, detailed design capability, and experience on large-scale projects within electrical standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an Electrical Engineer on large-scale projects.
• Ability to produce detailed design deliverables and calculations.
• Proficiency in conducting system studies using ETAP (or similar software).
• Sound knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with stakeholders effectively.
• Track record of working on international engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project work in line with Discipline Design Instructions and related company/project procedures.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including Base of Design, technical specifications, load lists, datasheets, calculations, single line diagrams, equipment sizing, material take-offs, drawings and schematics.
• Conduct Electrical System studies using ETAP.
• Provide input to layouts, equipment lists and cost estimates.
• Manage electrical engineering activities, including progress reporting and adherence to checking and quality procedures.
• Support project change management, ensuring scope clarity and compliance.
• Assist in procurement processes, technical evaluations and vendor liaison.
• Review vendor engineering deliverables for compliance with specifications and technical standards.
• Design motor protection and control wiring diagrams.
• Represent the electrical discipline in client, project team and vendor meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System studies

Stakeholder communication

International projects experience

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Job Title Principal and Senior Electrical Engineers

Summary We’re seeking experienced Electrical Engineers at Principal and Senior levels to join a major project team in Woking. These positions are ideal for professionals who thrive on delivering robust electrical designs and ensuring projects meet the highest standards. You’ll apply your technical expertise across a wide range of complex engineering deliverables.

Location and Working Pattern

Woking office-based, with 5 days in the office

Client Overview

Our client is a leading organisation in the engineering sector, tasked with delivering high-profile projects safely, on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project work in line with Discipline Design Instructions and related company/project procedures
• Prepare engineering deliverables including Base of Design, technical specifications, load lists, datasheets, calculations, single line diagrams, equipment sizing, material take-offs, drawings and schematics
• Conduct Electrical System studies using ETAP
• Provide input to layouts, equipment lists and cost estimates
• Manage electrical engineering activities, including progress reporting and adherence to checking and quality procedures
• Support project change management, ensuring scope clarity and compliance
• Assist in procurement processes, technical evaluations and vendor liaison
• Review vendor engineering deliverables for compliance with specifications and technical standards
• Design motor protection and control wiring diagrams
• Represent the electrical discipline in client, project team and vendor meetings

Must-have Requirements

• Strong experience as an Electrical Engineer on large-scale projects
• Ability to produce detailed design deliverables and calculations
• Proficiency in conducting system studies using ETAP (or similar software)
• Sound knowledge of relevant electrical standards and codes
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with stakeholders effectively
• Track record of working on international engineering projects

Salary

Competitive day rates (outside IR35)

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.