Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

• Lead primary design (concept, FEED, detail) of AIS/GIS/Hybrid substations up to 400 kV for utility companies/developers across UK, Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, Australia; experience in HV/LV distribution for oil & gas, offshore, thermal, hydro, solar, wind, BESS is a plus.
• Prepare secondary system requirements: key SLDs, protection & control SLDs, AC/DC SLDs, LVAC design, control/protection/interlocking block diagrams, schematic reviews, cable and interconnection schedules.
• Perform substation primary engineering calculations: sag tension, SCF, conductor sizing, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, CT/VT sizing, battery sizing.
• Design equipment layouts for outdoor switchyards, indoor substations, trench/tray, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, EKD, and guide technicians from a technical/quality perspective.
• Prepare technical specifications and data sheets for transformers, DG sets, AIS/GIS/Hybrid switchgear, cables, UPS, battery chargers, and distribution boards.
• Prepare and evaluate technical bids and documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and schematics for HV/LV equipment.
• Prepare tender documents and BOQs for construction.
• Review contractor design documentation as part of PMC/Owner’s engineer.
• Use system study software (ETAP) to model electrical systems and perform load flow, short‑circuit, and motor‑starting studies; interpret results.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary activities and liaise effectively with the lead office.
• Interpret scopes and identify deliverables from tender/RFP documents.
• Work independently with the lead office as part of an integrated team.
• Lead medium/large projects, manage and supervise teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, developing skills and efficiency.
• Handle multiple responsibilities including line management, resource planning, recruitment, and training needs alongside project delivery.
• Provide hands‑on preparation of deliverables as project needs require.
• Prepare fee estimates and proposals.
• Leverage technology to create innovative solutions.
• Promote health & safety awareness and share best practices through knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Requirements

• Understand substation automation systems (SAS), SCADA I/O lists, schematics and architecture.
• Size equipment such as transformers, generators, HV/LV cables, AC UPS, and capacitor banks.
• Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Primary design experience (concept, FEED, detail) of AIS/GIS/Hybrid substations up to 400 kV; preferred experience with utilities in UK, Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, Australia; plus experience in oil & gas, offshore, thermal, hydro, solar, wind, BESS projects.
• Understand project commercial aspects, monitor costs and flag variations.
• Use electrical design software such as Dialux and ETAP.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic AutoCAD/BIM 360/ACC, Navisworks; experience with Revit for 3D model review.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance