Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their team on a staff basis in Reading Green Park office.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for Electrical Power System studies and Electrical activities in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for Pre FEED, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects within the energy sector. You will ensure the work is in accordance with design standards and codes whilst co‑ordinating with the rest of the project engineering teams.

You'll need to utilise your extensive previous experience in FEED and EPC projects within the Oil & Gas Industry to develop, prepare, review and deliver design deliverables and packages and carry out Power System Studies using speciality software like ETAP or equivalent.

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

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.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular 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), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a 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

• Review 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
• Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope
• 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
• Carry out Power System Studies and Network Analysis and Solutions using ETAP /Paladin/SKM/PSS'E Software on various Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm projects.…