Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer

Contract

Reading

Our client are looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team in Reading. There will be a need for travel to Stockton – on – Tees as and when the project requires.

Qualification and Experience

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.  
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.

Essential Task 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, reports and 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.
 
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Commissioning Engineers looking for new employment