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Principal Electrical Engineer - PSC

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Wood
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 GBP Yearly GBP 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer (contract) to work in our Reading Green Park office. The role will be on a full-time basis.

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. This will be assisted by your knowledge of power systems and digital control systems.

Responsibilities
  • 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. Power System Studies to include Load Flow Study, Short Circuit Study, Relay Coordination Study, Harmonic Study, Arc Flash Study, System Grounding, Dynamic Motor Starting Study, Dynamic Motor Re-Acceleration Study and Transient Stability Study
  • Manage and review study work carried out by other Third Party consultants for Electromagnetic Transient studies conducted on PSCAD / EMTP-RV Software for Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm projects for implementing solutions and recommendations in FEED / EPC deliverables. Experience of Electromagnetic Transient studies review to include Lightning & Switching Transients Study, Insulation Coordination Study, Transformer Energisation Study, Transient Recovery Voltage Analysis for Circuit Breakers, Fast Motor Bus Transfer Simulations, Capacitor / Reactor / Line Switching Study, Study for Resonance and Ferroresonance Conditions
  • Assist in the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and eventual construction (EPC) contractors during the Front-End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase
  • Coordinate with Project managers to finalize the Electrical Engineering scope for the entire project / package
  • Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package
  • Review and respond to technical and site queries
  • Experience in project execution in accordance with client’s and worldwide industrial standards
  • Monitor and review in coordination with client’s PMT the performance and work quality of the contractor
  • 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 Engineers in evaluating Material Requisition s (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Award Recommendation (AR) provided by Contractor and able to perform Procurement support
  • Review and evaluate Change Orders to ensure full compliance with standards and that costs are in line with project budget
  • Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE
  • Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects
  • Recommend new improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standards
  • Implement Power system automation for Electrical Power Generation and…
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