Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with experience in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear and/or Water sectors, to be engaged on a contract basis with hybrid working arrangements, based in Reading.
You will be the Lead Engineer working on a client facing project. You will be involved in concept studies through to detailed design, providing a variety of interesting work. Industries can range across Water, Transport and Energy including Green Energy, Nuclear and Oil and Gas
Key responsibilities:
Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation, equipment and materials
Mentoring and developing graduates
Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with
Preparing work scopes and equipment requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment
Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments About you
You will be Degree qualified (or equivalent) in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering)
Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of working towards gaining these professional titles
Good working knowledge of design practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries with extensive UK legislation and standards and HSE requirements
10+ years engineering experience in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear and/or Water sectors
Experience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including Atex, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance
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Back to searchSenior Electrical Design Engineer
Westlakes Recruit
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Reading, Berkshire RG17LT, England
£50 - £60 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and/or Water sectors for a contract position in Reading that offers hybrid working arrangements.
- The role involves leading a client-facing project, engaging in concept studies through to detailed design, and providing technical input for various electrical projects.
- Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and have Chartered or Incorporated engineer status, or be working towards it.
- Key responsibilities include mentoring graduates, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and preparing scopes and requisitions for electrical equipment.
- Salary details are not specified, but the position requires extensive knowledge of design practices, installation requirements, and relevant legislation.
