Principal Electrical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time

Principal Electrical Engineer

Reading Area - Hybrid Working

BPSS – Need to be able to gain SC Clearance

40 hours per week

12 Month Contract

Inside IR35

Based in Reading, but there will be a need for periodic visits to Stockton-on-Tees office 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 requireing 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.

 Will need to be able to gain SC Clearance
Company information

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 a Principal Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included



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