Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Address: Widnes
Work Type: Contract
Background
To work as a contract Electrical Project Engineer and successfully deliver priority projects for our clients Widnes site. Working as part of the project team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing design & project management expertise on electrical projects and will report to the Site E&I Engineer.
This position will provide a variety of challenges and opportunities to work with some of the latest technology and would ideally be suited to a person who is self-motivated and possesses the drive and enthusiasm that will make a difference. The person needs to be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge and skill to meet needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the project activities of the site E & I and Project teams.
* Encourage and support compliance with health, safety and environment rules procedures and legislation amongst employees and contractors
* Project management from design to execution of electrical projects which will involve upgrading and replacing HV and LV equipment on the site electrical network
* Electrical design works associated with modifications to the site electrical network
Essential Experience:
* Evidence of electrical scope project management on a brownfield site
* Experience of electrical technical reviews of specification, design and proposals
* Development of technical specifications for electrical equipment
* Design experience of LV networks
* Project experience of upgrading HV and LV networks including component specification and design standards
* Experience of managing contractors and CDM, permits
* Experience of electrical switchgear design, installation & replacement
* Understanding of power systems, including fault levels and protection studies
* LV network and infrastructure upgrades i.e. MCC & LV switchboards
* Design for re-distribution of power on site networks
* HV network infrastructure modifications i.e. substation upgrades, modifications and redundant equipment removal
* Although predominantly project work on LV systems, an understanding and knowledge of HV systems would be extremely beneficial
Qualifications:
* Electrical Engineering Degree (or similar)
* Project management qualifications
* 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
* Member of the IET or other professional body
* The desired candidate will be a self-starter and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
* A high level of computer literacy is essential in the use of Microsoft Office