Lead Electrical Engineer in Altrincham

Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer

Perm, open to interim Contract

Location: Glasgow or London (Hybrid)

Salary:

Lead up to £90,000

Senior up to £70,000

The Client:

A multinational contractor, their Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Their business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support the vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining their business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of their operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

The Opportunity:

This role will give leadership to their global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more. As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will review and manage the overall design activity, interface with clients and keep the delivery schedule on track.

Key areas you will support are Solar PV and BESS and other renewables, focusing on balance of plant, grid connection and transmission infrastructure. Your expertise will also inform bids and proposals, as well as the tendering process for EPC contracts, along with mentorship and development of UK based Graduate Electrical Engineers.

• Complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges
• Researches and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
• Prepares complex engineering calculations
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Serves as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record leading a team of engineers
• Sounds understanding of UK Grid Code and relevant regulations, with significant experience on UK electrical engineering projects
• Experience with high voltage (HV) electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Solar, Wind and BESS Projects.
• Experience interfacing with DNOs and confident engaging with clients
• Has worked on AIS or GIS 220 kV and above
• HV Substation Primary design experience
• Protection & Control design experience
• Experience in preparation of SCADA and Telecom architecture.
• Transmission Line & EHV Cable knowledge
• Industry knowledge and technology trends
• Knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration
• Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
• Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process
• Knowledge on clearances for the substations designs, CT and PT sizing calculation, Lightning arrestor, Grounding calculations, DG Sizing.
• Conversant with sizing calculation for transformers along with Electrical system modelling / studies

If this role is of interest please hit APPLY NOW, or alternatively you can send your CV or call Ricky Shaw at the Rullion HQ in Altrincham for more information.

This permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

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