Lead Electrical Engineer

We have a current opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Surrey.

The main tasks and responsibilities will include;

• Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager and leading the electrical scope on large megaprojects and proposals executed in the EMEA region.
• Development of electrical single lines and power distribution systems for complex facilities
• Performing electrical system studies including short circuit, load flow, transient motor start, protection relay coordination, and arc flash
• Specifying and purchasing key electrical equipment such as medium and low voltage switchgears, transformers, VFD's, UPS systems, DC systems, harmonic filters, STATCOMS etc.
• Specifying and procuring large induction and synchronous motors and starting systems including reduced voltage autotransformers, reactor start, electronic soft-start/VFD/LCI, etc.

To be considered for these roles you'll need;

• An Electrical Engineering degree plus Chartered Engineer status, or actively pursuing Chartered status.
• Good understanding of large motors (induction and synchronous) in the range of 1-10MW. Experience with larger motors (10MW up).
• Experience in specification and procurement of low, medium and high voltage Switchgear, Power transformers and Power electronics (LCI's, VSD's and Thyristor Controllers)
• An ability to work with software packages for analysis of power systems (e.g. SKM Powertools or ETAP)

For further information about this position please apply.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.