Principal Electrical Engineer

Do you have expert knowledge within an electrical, instrumentation and control discipline?Are you able to demonstrate significant understanding of human factors role in an engineering design?

Would you like the chance to join a leading engineering contractor at the forefront of a sustainable net zero future?

If you've answered yes, then this could be a fantastic new role for you!

The Opportunity
Our client is a large engineering design consultancy, and they are currently searching for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team. You will be overseeing several projects in our clients portfolio, mostly in the Defence Sector.

The Role
This role is based in Reading, but there will be a need for periodic visits to Stockton-on-Tees office as and when the project requires.
This role has been deemed inside IR35 and Hybrid.

To be successful in this role you should be/have
Familiar in working in multi-discipline teams evidencing ability to coordinate activities with other disciplines and engineering departments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and develop innovative ideas to novel problems.
Engineering Leadership skills;
Ability to provide technical direction
Coordinate and check work completed by senior and junior engineers.
Ability to manage and progress work independently requiring limited intervention from the engineering management team.
Strong communicator with the ability to efficiently develop documentation using appropriate technical language to describe processes, ideas, and designs.
Good presentation and communication skills when facing Client.You will need the following Experience
In depth knowledge of British Standards and regulations applicable to electrical system design.
Specification of MV/LV Transformers including validating Vendor designs against requirements at Vendor design and FAT stages.
Specification of GI/GNI distribution systems including validating Vendor designs against requirements at Vendor design and FAT stages.
Input to mechanical / process / machine specifications from a electrical perspective.
Production of electrical engineering deliverables including, calculations including: 
Load schedules
Cable sizing calculations
Electrical equipment data sheets and reports
Technical bid evaluations
Guide designers in the production of electrical drawings including: SLDs, schematics, specifications, models, datasheets, reports, and evaluations.
Proficient in power modelling software (Trimble, SKM Powertools).
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements from other disciplines required for the production of electrical deliverables.Complementary Task Experience
Have a good understanding of Human Factors role in engineering design.
Experience with production of, or input to 3D engineering models.You will have the following qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation or Control Engineering
15+ years’ experience working in engineering design in the Nuclear, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Mechanical Handling or Water Industries.Get in touch today
If you think you have the right skills and experience, then apply now or contact Dan Murphy via LinkedIn.

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