Title: Lead/Principal Engineer - Electrical
Department: Instrumentation Engineering & Design
Location: Manchester
Determination: Can be Limited
This role involves working in a multi discipline team with a number of Costain engineers.
All our engineers are supportive, team players and create a great working environment. The role
will support projects in Oil and Gas or our Nuclear sectors. Projects range from concept studies to FEED
As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will include some or all of the following
- Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals including preparation, checking
and/or approval of engineering documentation
- Allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan
- Deliver high-quality electrical engineering tasks to schedule, budget and client satisfaction
- Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and
company/client standards and procedures are complied with
- Preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers,
UPS systems, VFD's, Motors, power factor correction, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical
equipment
- Preparing installation scopes of work
- Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments
Competence is some or all of the following work areas is required:
- HV (33kV and below) system design
- HV protection systems including protection schematics, grading studies and protection settings schedules
- Detailed design of plants with large electrical networks
- Earthing calculations and system design
- Power system analysis including fault level calculations and load flows
- Specifying electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas
Back to searchLead/Principal Engineer - Electrical
Morson Talent
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 25 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M22 9US, England
£55 - £60 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Lead/Principal Engineer - Electrical position is based in Manchester and requires a strong background in instrumentation engineering and design.
- Candidates should have experience in the Oil and Gas or Nuclear sectors, with responsibilities including technical input for projects, work allocation, and ensuring project delivery.
- The role demands compliance with national and international codes, as well as preparation of equipment requisitions and installation scopes of work.
- Competence in areas such as HV system design, protection systems, and power system analysis is essential for this position.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates are expected to have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
