Principal Electrical Engineer

1 day ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Scantec Full time

Job Specification: Lead Electrical Engineer (Pre-FEED Study)

Location: Flexible working arrangement (office/remote)
Duration: 6-12 months (potential for follow-on work)

About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to support a Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study for a key player in the oil and gas industry. This project focuses on repurposing and re-lifing an existing terminal, incorporating electrical network rationalisation, new substation installations, optioneering, and cost estimation. You will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in an excellent working environment, contributing to a critical phase of an impactful project.

Key Responsibilities:
As a client-facing Lead Electrical Engineer, you will:

Allocate tasks to team members, ensuring delivery aligns with the project plan.
Deliver high-quality electrical engineering tasks to meet schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international codes of practice, legislation, and client/company standards and procedures.
Manage obsolescence and provide solutions for aging equipment.
Conduct surveys, generate load lists, produce equipment specifications, and complete equipment sizing calculations.
Develop scopes of work for equipment refurbishment, providing detailed documentation and oversight.
Technical Expertise:

Comprehensive understanding of design practices and installation requirements in electrical engineering.
Extensive experience within the Oil & Gas sector, with knowledge of process plant requirements in potentially explosive environments.
In-depth understanding of UK legislation and standards relevant to the field.
Experience in risk identification, quantification, and management, with a strong focus on HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) compliance.
Qualifications:

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electronic/Electrical/Control Engineering) or equivalent qualifications (e.g., advanced apprenticeships).
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to achieving these professional titles.
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