Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Surrey, UK
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract
Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
 
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering project team supporting the delivery of a major industrial processing facility upgrade. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and execution of complex electrical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical engineering design solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, project specifications, safety requirements, and schedule commitments.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through detailed design and execution.
• Develop and produce key electrical engineering deliverables, including:
  • Basis of Design documents
  • Technical specifications
  • Electrical load lists
  • Equipment datasheets
  • Engineering calculations
  • Single line diagrams
  • Equipment sizing studies
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
  • Electrical drawings and design documentation
• Perform electrical system studies using ETAP, including load flow, short circuit, motor starting and protection coordination studies.
• Design and develop motor control, protection, and associated wiring schematics.
• Provide technical input into equipment layouts, equipment selection, and project cost estimates.
• Prepare technical requisitions and support procurement activities, including technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Review and approve vendor documentation, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, project progress meetings, client meetings, and vendor review meetings.
• Manage assigned electrical engineering activities to ensure delivery within agreed budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, engineering standards, and change management processes.
• Support construction, commissioning, and project execution teams by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering issues.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

 
Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience working as a Senior Electrical Engineer within the energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, process, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience delivering FEED and/or detailed design engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical engineering standards and best practices.
• Demonstrable experience carrying out electrical system studies using ETAP.
• Experience producing and reviewing detailed electrical engineering documentation and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of LV and MV electrical systems, motor control, protection systems, and power distribution.
• Experience supporting procurement activities and conducting technical bid evaluations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams.

 
Desirable Experience

• Experience on brownfield modification and upgrade projects.
• Previous involvement in large-scale industrial processing or refining facilities.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards professional registration would be advantageous.

 
Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering programme on a long-term contract basis, contributing to the successful delivery of a technically challenging project while working alongside an experienced and collaborative engineering team.
 
12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Surrey Based


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