Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Epsom

Principal Electrical Design Engineer
 
Location: Surrey - Hybrid
Rate: £69 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months +
Sector: Water & Wastewater
 
Are you an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer with industrial or process experience who is looking to lead electrical and ICA design on critical UK water infrastructure?
You will be working with a leading global engineering design consultancy. It delivers transformational programmes and landmark projects for Water market clients in the UK and internationally. They are growing the Electrical & ICA capability in their multidisciplinary design team and want an experienced engineer to coordinate delivery and support the wider technical network.
As a Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will coordinate a team of Electrical & ICA engineers delivering technical design on complex multidisciplinary Water and Wastewater projects. You will lead the production of key electrical and control deliverables. Working with project managers and colleagues in the UK and overseas, you will make sure that integrated design solutions are delivered on time, on budget and to a high technical standard.
You will be:
·Coordinating or managing a team of Electrical & ICA engineers delivering technical design to client and project-specific codes and standards.
·Leading and producing technical deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies and Control Network Architecture.
·Providing electrical design input on complex multidisciplinary Water and Wastewater projects.
·Working with project management teams to manage time and budgets against key milestones and programmes.
·Mentoring less experienced colleagues and helping to grow Electrical & ICA capability across the local team and the wider technical network.
·Providing technical support for bid proposals.
·Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
·Making sure quality assurance standards are met, including checking and reviewing your own work and the work of others.
To be considered, you will need:
·A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
·Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (preferred).
·Proven experience coordinating or managing an electrical design delivery team within a design consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
·Experience in industrial and process environments (essential).
·Strong knowledge and practical experience of electrical design.
·Practical knowledge of water company design codes, standards and industry best practice, such as WIMES.
·Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting design, and DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
·Proficiency in electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.
·The ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance and to give guidance to junior team members.
·Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams.
This Principal Electrical Design Engineer role is a chance to take technical leadership on complex water infrastructure projects within a world-class design consultancy, on a long-term contract with real scope for extension.
If you are an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity, apply now with an up-to-date CV in Word format or contact Savannah on (phone number removed) or at (url removed).