Senior Electrical Engineer

A Senior Electrical Engineer required for a major Offshore Wind farm developer based in, Scotland

Responsibilities

Deliver front-end electrical engineering design works. Develop electrical contract documentation including management and preparation of substation, cable and electrical balance of plant contracts and works information. Write, review and update technical specifications for substation, cable and electrical balance of plant equipment. Review external contractor design documentation to ensure requirements are met. Attend Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests of major substation components to ensure adequate testing has been achieved. Be responsible for all electrical engineering deliverables across development and construction projects throughout the project lifecycle. Undertake electrical system design, onshore and offshore substations, cable systems and electrical power system studies. Drive value and innovation by identifying and implementing new technologies and best practices that reduce costs and improve asset performance.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering. Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status. Experience in substation layout design, primary equipment specifications and testing up to 400kV. Experience in cable system design for export cable and array cable systems. Good technical knowledge and experience of renewable electricity generation or transmission. Good working knowledge of engineering legislation and industry good practice relevant to substation designs, primary plant and protection. Thorough commercial awareness to understand the implications of engineering activities and decisions