Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Address: Widnes

Work Type: Contract

Background

To work as a contract Electrical Project Engineer and successfully deliver priority projects for our clients Widnes site. Working as part of the project team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing design & project management expertise on electrical projects and will report to the Site E&I Engineer.

This position will provide a variety of challenges and opportunities to work with some of the latest technology and would ideally be suited to a person who is self-motivated and possesses the drive and enthusiasm that will make a difference. The person needs to be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge and skill to meet needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the project activities of the site E & I and Project teams.

* Encourage and support compliance with health, safety and environment rules procedures and legislation amongst employees and contractors

* Project management from design to execution of electrical projects which will involve upgrading and replacing HV and LV equipment on the site electrical network

* Electrical design works associated with modifications to the site electrical network

Essential Experience:

* Evidence of electrical scope project management on a brownfield site

* Experience of electrical technical reviews of specification, design and proposals

* Development of technical specifications for electrical equipment

* Design experience of LV networks

* Project experience of upgrading HV and LV networks including component specification and design standards

* Experience of managing contractors and CDM, permits

* Experience of electrical switchgear design, installation & replacement

* Understanding of power systems, including fault levels and protection studies

* LV network and infrastructure upgrades i.e. MCC & LV switchboards

* Design for re-distribution of power on site networks

* HV network infrastructure modifications i.e. substation upgrades, modifications and redundant equipment removal

* Although predominantly project work on LV systems, an understanding and knowledge of HV systems would be extremely beneficial

Qualifications:

* Electrical Engineering Degree (or similar)

* Project management qualifications

* 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

* Member of the IET or other professional body

* The desired candidate will be a self-starter and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

* A high level of computer literacy is essential in the use of Microsoft Office