Senior Electrical Engineer
Altrad Babcock are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise across electrical engineering activities, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality engineering solutions. The role involves leading assigned electrical engineering work scopes, supporting project delivery, and providing technical guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
Key Deliverables:
- Technically responsible for all assigned Electrical Engineering work, including delegation of supervision and checking activities to competent personnel where appropriate.
- Provide technical leadership and formulate resolutions for technically challenging and high-profile issues, escalating to the Lead Engineer, Consultant Engineer, or Project Engineering Manager when required.
- Review and check Electrical Engineering deliverables including Philosophies, Specifications, Schedules, Drawings, Diagrams, Datasheets, and Technical Requisitions.
- Identify and resolve technical discrepancies and deviations from original proposals or contracts through technical query management with clients and project teams.
- Perform cable sizing and electrical calculations using ETAP software, understanding and applying the required design parameters.
- Perform cable sizing and electrical calculations using Trimble (Amtech) software and interpret outputs for reporting and design verification purposes.
- Identify and specify protective devices and ensure appropriate discrimination within power distribution networks.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and provide technical support during testing activities.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary Engineering Design Reviews and provide Electrical Engineering input to close out design actions.
- Define Electrical Engineering scopes of work and prepare Master Document Registers (MDRs).
- Plan and schedule Electrical Engineering activities, resource requirements, deliverables, and man-hour allocations.
- Provide regular project controls and reporting information to Project Management teams.
- Support Procurement activities through preparation of Technical Requisitions, review of vendor documentation, and Technical Bid Evaluations.
- Ensure engineering designs comply with client specifications and identify opportunities for cost-effective improvements.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with ISO quality procedures, Project Quality Plans, and Design Integrity processes.
- Maintain and control Electrical Engineering technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of HV and LV electrical systems.
- Perform related duties as directed by the E, C&I Group Manager.
Key Requirements:
- BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' engineering experience, including at least 3 years within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, or related process industries.
- Experience in Electrical Engineering design office environments and field engineering activities.
- Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical system design, commissioning, and associated calculations.
- Experience in power distribution system design.
- Proficient in HV/LV cable sizing and design using ETAP and/or Trimble (Amtech) software.
- Understanding of electrical protection systems and network discrimination studies.
- Knowledge of British Standards, international engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing and controlling Electrical Engineering technical documentation.
- Construction and commissioning site experience.
- Well-developed understanding of matrix management systems and organisational structures.
- Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Strong IT skills, including engineering software, databases, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
About Us
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.
