Senior Electrical Engineer

NES Fircroft are partnering with our major Engineering & Services client to provide Electrical Engineers at all levels for long-term projects based out of their Warrington office. Hybrid working available. 3-year project! Mon-Fri minimum 37.5hrs per week.

Role

Senior Engineer on a Sellafield Project providing technical expertise, delegating where required, and potentially responsible for delivering a key segment of the project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technically responsible for all Electrical Engineering work assigned. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
2. Capable of formulating resolutions and supervision of technically challenging and/or high-profile issues, with support from Consultant Engineer / Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.
3. Reviews, and checks the Electrical activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Schedules, Drawings & Diagrams, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for long lead items.
4. Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.
5. Performing cable calculations using Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP), understanding the design parameters that are required.
6. Performing cable calculations using Trimble (Amtech), understanding the design parameters that are required.
7. Using the Trimble software to interpret the output and report information.
8. Identifying protective devices and understanding the discrimination of a power distribution network.
9. Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
10. Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary Electrical engineering input and support to close out of actions.
11. Identifies a clear scope of work and prepares the Master Document Register (MDR). Responsible for planning / scheduling the Electrical Engineering activities and manpower resource. Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work. Provides necessary regular project controls / reporting input to Project Management.
12. Provides support to Procurement including for long lead item enquiry prepares Technical Requisitions, reviews vendor documentation, and provides Technical Bid Evaluation support to ensure design conformance.
13. Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection / specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
14. Consults Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with the client's ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
15. Performs related duties as and when instructed by the E,C&I Group Manager.

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. BSc / BEng, with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Desirable:

1. CEng

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

1. Minimum of 5 years general engineering experience with at least 3 years in the Nuclear business sector focusing on the design office and field engineering.
2. Design and commissioning of HV and LV electrical systems and provide associated calculations.
3. Design of power distribution systems.
4. Responsible for updating, maintaining, and controlling Electrical Engineering technical documentation.
5. Experience in HV/LV cable sizing and design and using cable sizing software (ETAP/AMTECH).
6. Well-developed understanding of Matrix management systems and organisational structures.
7. Good organizational and time management skills.
8. Ability to problem-solve effectively.
9. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
10. Ability to effectively work in a team.
11. Attention to detail.
12. Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and engineering design programs.
13. Understanding of British and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements.
14. Construction and commissioning site experience.

Desirable:

1. Good commercial contractual awareness/risk management skills.
2. Experience with other disciplines including processing plant construction, commissioning, and operation.

Personal attributes:

1. Good verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal and organisational skills.
2. Motivating and empowering management style.
3. Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
4. Pro-active attitude.
5. A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity, and consistency.
6. High levels of initiative and "get up and go" to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
7. A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
8. An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.