Wood is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Reading - England. This hybrid role is outside IR35 for LTD or PSC qualifying companies.
As a specialist in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects, Wood's Projects business unit is equipped to handle new technology, challenging construction logistics, and sheer scale. With a global track record and a full suite of solutions from programme and project management to engineering and design, procurement, construction, and project delivery, Wood's expertise is unmatched across any major capital project lifecycle.
Are you a seasoned Principal Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge? Apply now and be a part of Wood's team delivering excellence in every project.
Our vision is to deliver solutions that transform the world.
Wood’s Projects business unit are specialists in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.
Powered by a global team, we deliver some of the world's boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:
- Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
- Chemicals
- Renewable Energy
- Power
- Mining & Minerals
- Industrials & Manufacturing
- Life Sciences
- Transportation
- Water
- Government services
If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.
Work scope:
- Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e., Power & Distribution Transformers, motors, generators, high voltage/low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and power System Study
- Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope
- Prepare the entire project load lists based on the project scope
- Produce technical reports for the scope of work, and technical specifications for specific electrical equipment
- Assist in the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and eventual construction (EPC) contractors during the Front-End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase
- Coordinate with Project managers to finalize the Electrical Engineering scope for the entire project / package
- Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package
- Review and respond to technical and site queries
- Experience in project execution in accordance with client’s and worldwide industrial standards
- Monitor and review in coordination with client’s PMT the performance and work quality of the contractor
- Ensure that the design work by contractor is in accordance with client’s design standards, applicable codes/regulations, and acceptable work practices
- Assist the Project Managers and Project Engineers in evaluating Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Award Recommendation (AR) provided by Contractor and able to perform Procurement support
- Review and evaluate Change Orders to ensure full compliance with standards and that costs are in line with project budget
- Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE
- Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects
- Recommend new improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standards
- Good knowledge on Power system automation
*All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
- Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering
- Certified Engineer desirable
- Extensive experience in design, engineering and construction
- Middle East experience is preferable
- Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE/ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices
- Be fully familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls
- Thorough knowledge of the English language is required to perform the necessary in depth analysis and studies, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements
- Have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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