Chief Engineer Electrical Design

Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects. They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Chief Engineer Electrical Design to join their UK Team and based out their office near Glasgow Overview 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 The Role 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 wid...