Principal Electrical Engineer

NegotiableManchester, England To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Permanent Job Title: Principal Electrical EngineerLocation: Manchester or LondonWork Type: PermanentWe're seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to work for a large Engineering Contractor who have offices in Manchester and London.

This is a permanent staff position working on a hybrid basis. We're seeking candidates who either already hold security clearance or are able to obtain it. You'll be: Working in a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects in the Nuclear Sector, you will be responsible for the production of electrical design deliverables including analysis, calculations, reports and specifications.

Taking responsibility for leading projects and sub tasks from a technical perspective. Communicating designs effectively to electrical engineers and designers, other disciplines, construction personnel and stakeholders. Hybrid role with a mix of remote and site/office based work.

Attendance occasionally required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings, mainly within the Northwest region. You will also support and guide more junior team members. You will challenge and deliver value engineering solutions so you will need to be confident and assertive in front of clients.

What will I be doing? As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will/may involve: Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentationOrganising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against planMentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineersProduction of high-quality electrical engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfactionEnsuring designs are compliant with all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standardsPreparing equipment specifications and requisitions for a variety of electrical equipment including HV and LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, motors, VFD's, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipmentPreparing installation scopes of worksReviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessmentsMore specific tasks could include: Protection grading studies and earthing calculations Power system analysis including fault level calculations and load flowsElectrical equipment sizing calculationsCommissioning supportDNO engagement and procurement supportWhat do I need to succeed?

Essential Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline within the Nuclear sector. Significant electrical engineering experience within the Nuclear sectorSecurity Clearance or capability to achieve itExtensive knowledge of UK legislation and standardsCompetence in the requirements for installation of equipment on Nuclear plantExperience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC ComplianceAwareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirementsDegree in electrical engineering or suitable equivalent (e.g.

Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be consideredChartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to gaining these professional titlesDesirableExperience of working in multi-discipline teamsExperience of leading projects in a client facing roleExperience in the requirements for ATEX18th Edition Wiring RegulationsWhat's my next step?

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