Principal Electrical Engineer – Contract – West Wales
Location: Wales
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Renewable Energy and Hydrocarbon sectors. This role is deemed to be outside IR35.
Role & Responsibilities
- Leading a team of experienced Electrical Engineers and Designers across a range of fast paced projects.
- Undertake design and checking of deliverables according to discipline and area of expertise.
- Checking the quality of design work to ensure compliance with agreed client design specifications.
- Ensuring team deliver to high engineering standards – will be required to lead by exmaple
- Preparation and checking of deliverables including drawings, schedules, datasheets, specifications, (input to control philosophies and narratives if applicable).
- Must understand wiring diagrams, control logic diagrams, system descriptions, system calculations, 1-line and 3-line AC drawings, AC & DC schematics, and be able to size equipment and perform cable sizing calculations
- Participation in design review, 3D Model Reviews, Value Engineering, Risk Management workshops,
- Design and testing of simulation software devices for complete project simulation.
- Responsible for engineering design and assessment in line with client expectations as well as supporting others within the team.
- Will be required to provide input into HAZOP / HAZIDs.
Key Skills & Knowledge
- Must be degree qualified, chartered status desired but not essential.
- Experience of designing electrical equipment, preferably in an energy industry environment.
- Previously worked on design projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochem, or Renewable Energy industries.
- Experience of electrical equipment and its application in conventional and safety applications.
- Experience in relevant design standards and protocols.
- Experience in other major energy such as Energy from Waste or similar will also be highly advantageous.
- Previous site experience in conjunction with a design background beneficial.