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Principal electrical engineer

Reading (Berkshire)
Wood
Principal electrical engineer
Posted: 9 March
Offer description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team on a staff basis in Reading Green Park office.

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The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for Electrical Power System studies and Electrical activities in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for Pre FEED, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects within the energy sector. You will ensure the work is in accordance with design standards and codes whilst co-ordinating with the rest of the project engineering teams. You'll need to utilise your extensive previous experience in FEED and EPC projects within the Oil & Gas Industry to develop, prepare, review and deliver design deliverables and packages and carry out Power System Studies using speciality software like ETAP or equivalent

Powered by a global team, we deliver some of the world's boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:

1. Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
2. Chemicals
3. Renewable Energy
4. Power
5. Mining & Minerals
6. Industrials & Manufacturing
7. Life Sciences
8. Transportation
9. Water
10. Government services

Our Clients & Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

What we can offer

11. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
12. A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
13. Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
14. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
15. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
16. Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
17. Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
18. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
19. Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession


What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges

Expected:

20. Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering
21. Experience in design, engineering and construction
22. Must have Pre FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm project experience
23. Must have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office
24. Must have Pre FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm project experience of carrying our Power System Studies and driving project decisions based on study recommendations
25. Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE/ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices
26. Thorough knowledge of the English language is required to perform the necessary in depth analysis and studies, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements
27. Experience of technical management of Third-party Power system study consultants

Desirable:

28. Chartered Engineer
29. Experience of site support and construction during EPC phase of projects
30. Familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls
31. Experience with Middle East based clients and Projects including Saudi Aramco


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