Job Opportunity
Lead Electrical Engineer
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the lead technical support on projects, from initial enquiry and tendering right through to construction, commissioning and energisation across all business units.
Responsibilities
* Lead engineering activities for the development and delivery of HV substation projects.
* Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure technical compliance.
* Approve technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
* Support procurement processes by preparing technical scopes of work and evaluating vendor proposals.
* Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, EN etc.) and regulatory requirements.
* Conduct site inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and commissioning support.
* Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
* Identify and mitigate risks and resolve technical issues proactively.
* Lead and support a small team of project engineers through the project life cycle.
* Identify any resourcing gaps/requirements for current and upcoming projects.
* Proactively Identify and communicate any project risks throughout the project life cycle.
Requirements
* 3rd level Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum of 5 years in Engineering Design design/project management experience on industrial installation projects.
* Professional and commercial acumen and be capable of representing at a senior level in meetings.
* Detailed understanding of HV and MV network requirements in industrial settings, with particular emphasis on resilience and studies requirements.
* Experience with energy management systems and integration of automated control systems to electrical networks.
* A proven track record of delivering projects on time and to budget.
* Experience of managing multiple projects at the one time.
* Strong IT skills.
* A flexible and delivery focused mind-set.
* Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact.
* Excellent record keeper and administration skills.
* Leads and influences others.
* Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges.
* Plans and effectively manages projects.
* Solves problems analytically and acts decisively.
* Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes.
* Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates.