Role
We are currently looking for a Principal Electrical Designer to join the business, to lead the electrical design for a Renewable Hydrogen project within our Major Projects division. With extensive experience in Brownfield and Greenfield projects, covering FEED and EPC work.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to a lead engineer for a number of other engineering personnel to ensure work scope delivery and ensure the technical quality of the work. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
Provide input to project planning as part of the project team for achieving the target and completion within the budget and schedule; ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with Asset priorities and schedules as set out in the project plan.
Produce design deliverables required for the role and participate in design reviews and check and approve discipline documents also to check interdisciplinary documents where necessary.
Producing documentation deliverables for inclusion in work packs, and or, design books on time to meet project deadlines for assigned packages and scopes of work.
Resolve technical queries and ensure the resolution is satisfactory and ensure that all design changes are captured by the change control process
To be able to conduct site surveys
Generating Cable & Containment Routing Layouts, Cable Block Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams using the AutoCAD software package
Performing cable calculations using Trimble (Amtech), understanding the design parameters that are required
Using the Trimble software to interpret the output and report information
Identifying protective devices and understanding the discrimination of a power distribution network
Using Dialux lighting lux plot calculation software with an understanding of how to incorporate 3D models within these packages to generate working planes for the calculation of the lighting and emergency lighting lux levels.
Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
Performs related duties as and when instructed by the E,C&I Group Manager.Skills / Qualifications
Qualifications:
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering with10 years’ experience.
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
Minimum of 10 years general design experience with a proven track record in the following project phases: FEED and Detailed Engineering (EPC).
Self - starter and an ability to produce electrical deliverables with little input or guidance
Good understanding with respect to applicable international codes and standards and their application
High level of competency with respect to E3D
Experience of delivering the following deliverables - Substation design, Cable routing, Area classification layouts, Cable and MTO Schedules, Standard installation details, Lighting and earthing philosophies and layouts
Strong understanding of plant design and equipment layout and ability to coordinate with other discipline design groups to progress a joined - up plant design
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to problem-solve effectively
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to effectively work in a team
Attention to detail
Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and engineering design programs.
Leadership ability/skills with ability to delegate effectively
Understanding of British and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements in the Process & Energy SectorDesirable:
Experience with other disciplines including processing plant construction, commissioning, and operationPersonal attributes:
Good verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skill
Motivating and empowering management style
Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
Pro-active attitude.
A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity, and consistency.
High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.
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