Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Wood Group

Reading, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• 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 under the guidance of Principal Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer;
• Support Lead Engineer in preparation the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope;
• Interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with Project Engineers on Projects for Engineering inputs for developing Electrical Engineering deliverables and calculations;
• Provide Electrical Engineering input for developing Electrical Design deliverables;
• 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 under the guidance of Principal Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer;
• Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package under the guidance of Principal Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer;
• Check and verify Material Take Offs;
• Review and respond to technical and site queries under the guidance of Principal Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer;
• 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;
• Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE;
• Provide Electrical support to small Study and Concept Projects and at times lead such small Concept/Study projects as required for the delivery of Electrical scope.

Qualifications

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering;
• Good industry experience in design, engineering and construction;
• 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;
• Commitment towards Continuous Professional Development;
• Working towards achieving Chartered Engineer Status.

Desirable:

• Experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software would be added advantage;
• Experience and knowledge of Power System studies and operation would be added advantage;
• Knowledge on Power system automation.