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Principal Electrical Engineer - PSCWood PLC • Reading, England, United Kingdom
Principal Electrical Engineer - PSC

Principal Electrical Engineer - PSC

Wood PLC • Reading, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (contract) to work in our Reading Green Park office. The role will be on a full-time basis.

The Role

As aPrincipal Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical power system studies and play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems across Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC projects within the energy sector. You will ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards and codes, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Drawing on your extensive experience in FEED and EPC projects within the Oil & Gas industry, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and delivering high-quality design packages. You will also perform detailed power system studies using specialist software such as ETAP (or equivalent), supported by a strong understanding of power systems and digital control technologies.

Experience working with Middle East-based clients and projects, particularly Saudi Aramco, is highly desirable.

Our Clients and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e., Power & Distribution Transformers, motors, generators, high voltage/low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and power System Study
  • Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope
  • Prepare the entire project load lists based on the project scope
  • Produce technical reports for the scope of work, and technical specifications for specific electrical equipment
  • Carry out Power System Studies and Network Analysis and Solutions using ETAP / Paladin / SKM / PSS'E Software on various Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm projects. Power System Studies to include Load Flow Study, Short Circuit Study, Relay Coordination Study, Harmonic Study, Arc Flash Study, System Grounding, Dynamic Motor Starting Study, Dynamic Motor Re-Acceleration Study and Transient Stability Study
  • Manage and review study work carried out by other Third Party consultants for Electromagnetic Transient studies conducted on PSCAD / EMTP-RV Software for Pre-FEED ,FEED,EPC and EPCm projects for implementing solutions and recommendations in FEED / EPC deliverables. Experience of Electromagnetic Transient studies review to include Lightning & Switching Transients Study, Insulation Coordination Study, Transformer Energisation Study, Transient Recovery Voltage Analysis for Circuit Breakers, Fast Motor Bus Transfer Simulations, Capacitor / Reactor / Line Switching Study, Study for Resonance and Ferroresonance Conditions
  • Assist in the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and eventual construction (EPC) contractors during the Front-End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase
  • Coordinate with Project managers to finalize the Electrical Engineering scope for the entire project / package
  • Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package
  • Review and respond to technical and site queries
  • Experience in project execution in accordance with client's and worldwide industrial standards
  • Monitor and review in coordination with client's PMT the performance and work quality of the contractor
  • Ensure that the design work by contractor is in accordance with client's design standards, applicable codes / regulations, and acceptable work practices
  • Assist the Project Managers and Project Engineers in evaluating Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Award Recommendation (AR) provided by Contractor and able to perform Procurement support
  • Review and evaluate Change Orders to ensure full compliance with standards and that costs are in line with project budget
  • Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE
  • Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects
  • Recommend new improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standards
  • Implement Power system automation for Electrical Power Generation and Distribution System


QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

Expected:
  • Bachelor's degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering
  • Extensive experience in engineering and design
  • Must have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office
  • Must have Pre FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm project experience including carrying out Power System Studies and driving project decisions based on study recommendations
  • Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE / ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices
  • 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
  • Experience of technical management of Third party Power system study consultants
  • Experience with Middle East based clients and Projects including Saudi Aramco

Desirable:
  • Chartered Engineer
  • Experience of site support and construction during EPC phase of projects
  • Familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls


ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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