Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to be based in Motherwell, Scotland.
The role offers flexible, hybrid working, competitive packages & benefits and the opportunity to work on a variety of fantastic Clean Energy projects.
Purpose of the role: 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 teamKey Responsibilities 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.Experience & Skills Required 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).
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