Principal Electrical Engineer - Nuclear

• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline within the Nuclear sector.
• Significant electrical engineering experience within the Nuclear sector
• Eligibility for Security Clearance - UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years
• Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards
• Competence in the requirements for installation of equipment on Nuclear plant
• Experience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance
• Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements
• Degree in electrical engineering or suitable equivalent (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be considered
• Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of being close to gaining these professional titles

• Experience of working in multi-discipline teams
• Experience of leading projects in a client facing role
• Experience in the requirements for ATEX
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Due to confirmed demand and continued growth, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer position to join our Engineering & Design Services Capability working within the Nuclear Energy Sector.

As a client facing Principal Engineer, your responsibilities will/may involve:

• Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation, checking and/or approval of engineering documentation
• Organising discipline staff, allocating work and ensuring delivery against plan
• Mentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineers
• Production of high-quality electrical engineering deliverables to schedule, budget and client satisfaction
• Ensuring designs are compliant with all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards
• Preparing equipment specifications and requisitions for a variety of electrical equipment including HV and LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, motors, VFD's, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment
• Preparing installation scopes of works
• Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments

More specific tasks could include:

• Protection grading studies and earthing calculations
• Power system analysis including fault level calculations and load flows
• Electrical equipment sizing calculations
• Commissioning support
• DNO engagement and procurement support