Principal Electrical Engineer

Location:
Hampshire
Sector:
Oil & Gas
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Market related
Reference:
SK/R/089457

Role

 

Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: Basingstoke
Negotiable Salary
Permanent Staff, Hybrid

A global leading energy company is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team in Basingstoke on a permanent staff basis. This is a key leadership role where you will provide technical and organisational leadership across a wide range of projects, including studies, design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and decommissioning. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will manage project teams and work activities to ensure goals are met on time and within budget.


Key Responsibilities: Principal Electrical Engineer

- Lead electrical engineering activities for various projects and studies.

- Competently engineer electrical systems following procedures and plans.

- Supervise design teams to ensure technical standards and project timelines are met.

- Conduct short-term visits to operational sites and global and regional offices.

- Manage discipline interfaces, coordinate teams, and expedite project workflows.

- Prepare man-hour estimates and project planning for proposals.

- Critically review and improve business technical standards and procedures.

- Ensure compliance with new legislation affecting plant design and safety.


Key Requirements: Principal Electrical Engineer

- Extensive leadership experience in electrical engineering, preferably in upstream Oil & Gas.

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

- Expertise in electrical engineering (Power Generation, Distribution, Transmission).

- Experience in Concept, Basic/FEED, and Detail Engineering for Oil & Gas (onshore/offshore).

- Skilled in power system studies, electrical design, and technical specifications.

- Proficiency in IEC standards, best practices, and ETAP software.

- Experience with Floating Units and offshore work certifications are desirable.

- Chartered Engineer status and MEng qualification preferred.


Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included

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