Electrical Engineer

For a project based in Leatherhead, UK, we are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer to join via Limited Company contract and hourly rate based on a 40 hour work week. Target project completion: August 2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Electrical Engineer is to guarantee the compliance from the Contractor within the following subjects:

• The Scope of Work
• The client and International applicable standards
• The Quality of the Engineering Design
• Optimization of Electrical Project Design to optimize the Operational cost & Maintenance cost
• The Appropriate equipment manufacturing
• The Project Engineering and Purchasing Schedule

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e. Power & Distribution Transformers, motors, generators, High voltage/low voltage switchgear/Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and System Study.
• Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope.
• Prepare the entire project load lists based on the project scope.
• Manage the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors during the Front End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase.
• Coordinate with Project managers to finalize the Electrical Engineering scope for the entire project / package.
• Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package.
• Review and respond to technical and site queries.
• Support and attend the equipment “Factory Acceptance Tests” (FAT).
• Monitor and review in coordination with PMT the performance and work quality of the contractor.
• Ensure that the design work by contractor is in accordance with client design standards, applicable codes/regulations, and acceptable work practice.
• Assist the Project Managers and Project Engineers in evaluating Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Award Recommendation (AR) provided by Contractor and able to perform Procurement support.
• Review and evaluate Change Orders to ensure full compliance with standards and that costs are in line with project budget.
• Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE.
• Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.
• Prepare approvals of the electrical engineering packages prior to being issued for construction.
• Lead and recommend new improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standards.

Educational & Technical Requirements:

• 10 -15 years of experience in design, engineering and construction
• Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering
• Certified Engineer desirable
• Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE/ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices
• Be fully familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls
• Thorough knowledge of the English language is required to perform the necessary analysis and studies in depth, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements
• Have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office.