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Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.
They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Chief Engineer Electrical Design to join their UK Team and based out their office near Glasgow
Overview
To provide high voltage (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) electrical system designto meet project requirements
Technically supporting projects to completion
Lead electrical design & engineering capability of the team
The Role
Design electrical networks (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) toconstruction detail.
Specify equipment including Switchgear, Transformers, and ancillaries.
Produce electrical system calculations and reports including Short Circuit, Loadflow & Protection Coordination utilising software such as SKM or ETAP
Produce detailed installation drawings utilising the draughting team includingSingle Line Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Earthing and Layout drawings
Input to multi discipline specifications and design.
Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with projectspecifications.
Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants andsuppliers.
Mentor engineers (direct reports) and develop technical knowledge of the widerteam
The Individual
Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers andproject teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailedknowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
Experience in a broad range of industries such as Petrochemical, PowerGeneration and Nuclear would be beneficial.
Must have experience of at least one software package (SKM, DigSilent, or ETAP).
Ideally Chartered Engineer with suitable qualifications such as BEng or MEng
