Role Title: Chief Electrical Engineer (High Voltage)
Reports to: Head of Design & Engineering
Location: Glasgow (preferred, although open to other locations)
Role Purpose:
* To provide high voltage (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) electrical system design to meet project requirements.
* Technically supporting projects to completion.
* Lead electrical design & engineering capability of the team
* Aid tender submissions and produce estimating costs.
* Reporting on specific design projects to Design & Engineering Managers.
* Design electrical networks (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) to construction detail.
* Specify equipment including Switchgear, Transformers, and ancillaries.
* Produce electrical system calculations and reports including Short Circuit, Load flow & Protection Coordination utilising software such as SKM or ETAP
* Produce detailed installation drawings utilising the draughting team including Single Line Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Earthing and Layout drawings
* Input to multi discipline specifications and design.
* Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with project specifications.
* Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
* Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
* Mentor engineers (direct reports) and develop technical knowledge of the wider team.
Personal Qualities and Experience:
* Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project 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. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
* Experience in a broad range of industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation and Nuclear would be beneficial.
* Must have experience of at least one software package (SKM, DigSilent, or ETAP).
* Ideally Charted Engineer with suitable qualifications such as BEng or MEng