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Role: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Sheffield/Hybrid with possibility of Remote working
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Pension
My client is a future technologies manufacturer, developer and the largest producer of Hydrogen in the UK.
Working in partnership with some of the world's largest green energy developers they aim to provide this delivery of renewable, zero-emission energy to all commercial markets.
Due to their continued growth, they now require a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the hydrogen production facilities.
Duties:

  • Develop and review Electrical and project documentation such as Cable Calculations and Selectivity studies (using OEM Software), Load Lists, Lighting Calculations (DIALux and RELux), Cable, Load and Block Line Diagrams (BLD's), Single Line Diagrams (SLD's), Termination Diagrams, Cable Routing Diagrams, Equipment General Arrangement Drawings, Datasheets, User Requirement Specifications (URS), Control Philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
  • Develop and Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (e.g. Power & Distribution Transformers, generators, high voltage/ low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Centre (MCC), distribution networks, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates.
  • Ensure that the electrical systems and main plant equipment used are safe, reliable, and cost-effective and that they conform to clients' specifications and applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Compile technical files to support certification against appropriate directives.
  • Liaise with clients and be able to provide technical solutions and specific contract requirements.
  • Carry out detailed site surveys for electrical equipment and installations.
  • Liaise with vendors and evaluate technical aspects of vendor quotations and make recommendations.
  • Review and respond to technical and site queries.
  • Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.
  • Provide technical supervision to junior engineers and draughtspersons.
  • Work to tight deadlines to ensure contracts are completed within time and budget.
  • Report progress to project team/engineering manager and advise of any scope changes to capture any Engineering Change Notices as and when required.
  • Review contractor Change Notices to ensure the scope is required and complies with the project codes and standards and is within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Provide cost estimate support to Projects for Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems.
  • Involve and participate in document standardization, good practices of engineering design and development tools.
  • Work closely with the Engineering Team during all projects to ensure integrity in terms of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) considerations.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or electrical/electronic engineering, preferably Chartered with IET/IEEE (required standard: 1st class degree (desirable), PhD, or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in Electrical engineering within process systems (e.g. Oil & Gas/Energy/Petrochem/Pharmaceuticals).
  • Good general understanding of practical and theoretical engineering principals, including mathematical analyses relevant to the discipline.
  • Competency in reading and understanding technical drawings such as BLD's, SLD's, control panel schematics, loop drawings, and P&ID drawings.
  • A valid CSCS card would be preferred but not essential.
  • Experience with Autodesk products is highly desirable (AutoCAD, Electrical, Inventor).
  • Candidates must demonstrate both a strong theoretical and practical working background as this is a pre-requisite of the role. The working split will be determined by the candidates' ability and willingness to work across these areas.
  • A strong record of leading own projects.
  • The role requires candidates who are excited by the opportunity to develop technology, and help design processes, structures and systems that support the introduction of these into the business.


Competencies:

  • Extensive experience in electrical design, engineering and construction.
  • Engineers must be familiar with IEEE, ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices.
  • Experience of designing ATEX installations an equipment.
  • Experience in project execution in accordance with clients and worldwide industrial standards.
  • Planning and organisational skills.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD 2D and 3D (Auto Cad Plant 3D).
  • Experience of OEM cable calculation software.
  • MCC/Control panel design knowledge.
  • Must be willing/adaptable to working within an energetic reactive team environment, creative and focused on delivery.


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