Chief Electrical Engineer

Chief Electrical Engineer (High voltage) Our clients team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. By joining our clients Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Chief Electrical Engineer in the Scottish Head office near Glasgow, you'll work with true experts who'll share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback. Join the UK's leading infrastructure group, Permanent career opportunity as a chief Electrical Engineer in Glasgow. A generous Salary, good car or car allowance, private family healthcare, annual bonus, pension, are on offer. in addition there is scope to work the role on a hybrid basis. Purpose - To provide high voltage (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) electrical system design to meet project requirements. Technically supporting projects to completion. Lead electrical design & engineering capability of the team Responsibilities - Financial: Aid tender submissions and produce estimating costs. Organisational: Reporting on specific design projects to Design & Engineering Managers. Accountabilities - Design electrical networks (predominantly 11kV & 33kV but up to 132kV) to construction detail. Specify equipment including Switchgear, Transformers, and ancillaries. Produce electrical system calculations and reports including Short Circuit, Load flow & Protection Coordination utilising software such as SKM or ETAP Produce detailed installation drawings utilising the draughting team including Single Line Diagrams, Termination Diagrams, Earthing and Layout drawings Input to multi discipline specifications and design. Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with project specifications. Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers. Mentor engineers (direct reports) and develop technical knowledge of the wider team. Qualifications, Qualities and experience: Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other engineers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material. Experience in a broad range of industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation and Nuclear would be beneficial. Must have experience of at least one software package (SKM, DigSilent, or ETAP). Ideally Charted Engineer with suitable qualifications such as BEng or Meng The role will require security clearance and will therefore only be open to candidates who have lived and worked in the UK for more than 5 years. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Lanark, GB

Posted Date: 1/15/2025