Principal Electrical Engineer

DescriptionHave you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.This is an exciting and challenging role where you will perform the Principal Electrical Engineer role on a range of Defence and Nuclear Energy projects from Concept Studies through to Detailed Design.Working predominantly for our Nuclear Energy clients there may also be a requirement to support work across other sectors within Costain. Industries can range across Water, Transport and Energy including Green Energy, Nuclear and Oil and Gas.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 engineer 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.#LI-MR1ResponsibilitiesAs 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 calculationsPower system analysis including fault level calculations and load flowsElectrical equipment sizing calculationsCommissioning supportDNO engagement and procurement supportQualificationsEssentialGood 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 xpwpeyx 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 Regulations