Principal Electrical Engineer

About The Role

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switch gear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

ETA is a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) engineering consultancy delivering the design and specification of complex building services systems across a diverse portfolio of projects. Many schemes are developed to achieve ambitious sustainability objectives, including BREEAM certification and compliance with The London Plan.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects, undertaking technical assessments, engineering calculations, and the preparation of design reports and supporting documentation. The role will involve the development and presentation of technical solutions for the replacement and upgrade of critical electrical infrastructure assets, as well as the delivery of new electrical systems.

A significant proportion of ETA's work is undertaken within live healthcare environments, requiring the design and coordination of critical electrical infrastructure including MV/LV transformers, switch gear, standby generation systems, and associated electrical distribution networks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with proven experience in collaborating with NHS Trust representatives, project managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams. They will work closely with mechanical, electrical, public health, sustainability, and specialist engineering disciplines to develop coordinated, resilient, and compliant engineering solutions that support the operational requirements of critical healthcare facilities.

Hybrid working (typical 3 days office , 2 days at home ) 37.5 contractual hours per week Monday
- Friday.

• Production of electrical system designs and specifications, including producing design calculations and review of electrical system designs and specifications
• Review of electrical system designs and specifications
• Production of technical reports
• Undertake site surveys
• Acting as a project leader on projects, Assist Associate Directors in the review and control of project budgets and lead on performance of projects.
• Coordination with external design teams; architectural, structural, PQS, CDM, etc and internal team; CAD, Revit, electrical, public health, sustainability disciplines.
• Inputting into practice improvements in work methods and delivery
• Collaborating with Associate Directors and Directors in identifying and implementing new work practices and innovation.
• Ability to lead on multiple projects consecutively
• Attending meetings and delivering client presentations.
• Raising/promoting the level of technical excellence within the team.
• Monitoring project costs and time
• Maintaining project deliverables

• Experience using Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, Amtech, Excel, MS Project etc

• Experience in healthcare electrical infrastructure projects, particularly within operational hospital environments, is highly desirable. However, experience in alternative critical environments will be considered.
• HNC/Degree qualification
  - Electrical or building services (Desirable but not essential experience considered)
• Working towards Chartership.
• Professional membership of relevant institute (CIBSE, IET, IMechE, IHEEM)
• Experience in Electrical Engineering services systems…