Principal Electrical Engineer

About the opportunity

Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to design large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc. We offer hybrid working with 1 2 days in our Glasgow or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with the project delivery team.
• Leading/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.
• Responsible for authoring, reviewing and checking technical deliverables.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through the Collectively programme which incorporates matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us - we're happy to discuss hybrid, part time and flexible working hours, to suit you and our business.

Here's What You'll Need

Successful candidates must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role, and be a UK national.

Essential

• Possess in depth 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 areas 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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.