Reference: 170303 Electrical Engineer – WTG Package – Offshore Wind
Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their Offshore Wind Developer client with the appointment of an Electrical Engineer to join their WTG team. Reporting into the WTG Director, this position is offered as an initial 12-month Outside IR35 Contract with a day rate of between £450 and £550 per day. The position is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days per month expected in the Edinburgh office.
As an Electrical Engineer in WTG Package, you will play a critical role in the specification, design, analysis, and optimization of electrical power systems, focusing on the integration and interfacing of the wind turbine generator with the offshore wind farm electrical system. Your deep understanding will enable you to contribute to the safe, efficient development, and construction of the offshore wind farm.
Main responsibilities will include:
1. Ensure safety by design is applied considering the engineering, construction, operational, and decommissioning phases.
2. Consider health and environmental issues at all stages of the engineering process.
3. Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure the successful execution of offshore wind projects.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems for offshore wind projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
5. Keep the Interface / Responsibility matrix up to date and ensure the package is delivering on the plan through regular coordination.
6. Be responsible for the technical management of the WTG elements of the wind farm overall system design (studies, protection, SCADA, etc.).
7. Perform power system studies, fault analysis, and protection coordination to ensure the reliability and safety of offshore wind electrical systems.
8. Act as the point of contact for detailed interface management between WTG Package and transmission works package, WTG substructure, and array cable (marine works) package.
9. Provide technical support during project development, construction, commissioning, and operational phases, addressing any electrical engineering challenges that may arise with contractors and regulatory bodies.
10. Work closely with Senior WTG Engineer for the administration of the electrical elements of the WTG contract.
11. Manage project documentation such as the project’s Basis of Design, Scopes of Work for contractors, and Requirement Specifications for packages.
12. Prepare engineering documentation such as technical notes, reports, decision logs, and change notes.
13. Review contractor activities and deliverables to ensure that design packages stay consistent with the Basis of Design and project requirements.
14. Develop and respond to comment sheets and technical queries.
Requirements: Electrical Engineer working on WTG packages to be in Edinburgh 2 days per month.
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Stuart Mitchell at Eden Scott.
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