Principal Electrical Engineer

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.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.ResponsibilitiesElectrical 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 assessmentsSpecific tasksProtection grading studies and earthing calculationsPower system analysis including fault level calculations and load flowsElectrical equipment sizing calculationsCommissioning supportDNO engagement and procurement supportQualificationsGood knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline within the Nuclear sector.Significant electrical engineering experience within the Nuclear sector.Eligibility for Security Clearance - UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years.Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards.Competence in the requirements for installation of equipment on Nuclear plant.Experience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance.Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements.Degree in electrical engineering or suitable equivalent (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be considered.Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to gaining these professional titles.DesirableExperience of working in multi-discipline teamsExperience of leading projects in a client facing roleExperience in the requirements for ATEX18th Edition Wiring RegulationsAbout CostainCostain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. xpwpeyx Our culture and values underpin everything we do.Costain appreciates the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.#J-18808-Ljbffr