Electrical Engineer

Wood is recruiting for Electrical Engineer to join our Projects - Electrical Engineering Group. This is a staff position supporting a number of Pre FEED, FEED and EPC petrochemical, Oil & Gas and energy transition projects.

The position will be based in our Reading - Green Park office with Hybrid working considered.

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The Role

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects within the energy sector. We are looking for those early in their Electrical Engineering career. The role can present opportunities for early career engineers working in a range of interesting and diverse sectors including;

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services

Our Clients & Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Work collaboratively with other Electrical Engineers and other discipline stakeholders while being part of the Project Electrical Team
• Develop and prepare various aspects of design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e., Power & Distribution Transformers, motors, generators, high voltage/low voltage switch gear / Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and power System Study under the guidance of Senior Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer
• Interdisciplinary coordination by collaborating with Project Engineers on Projects for Engineering inputs for developing Electrical Engineering deliverables and calculations
• Prepare the entire project load lists based on the project scope
• Produce technical reports for the scope of work, and technical specifications for specific electrical equipment under guidance of Senior Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer
• Assist in the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and eventual construction (EPC) contractors during the Front-End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase under the guidance of Senior Engineers and Lead Electrical Engineer
• Ensure that the design work by contractor is in accordance with client’s design standards, applicable codes / regulations, and acceptable work practices
• Assist the Project Managers and Project…