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Principal Electrical Engineer - PSC

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: WOOD GROUP
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.

The Role As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical power system studies and play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems across Pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC projects within the energy sector. You will ensure all work complies with relevant industry standards and codes, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Drawing on your extensive experience in FEED and EPC projects within the Oil & Gas industry, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and delivering high-quality design packages. You will also perform detailed power system studies using specialist software such as ETAP (or equivalent), supported by a strong understanding of power systems and digital control technologies.

Experience working with Middle East–based clients and projects, particularly Saudi Aramco, is highly desirable.

Our Clients and 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.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
What makes you remarkable?

Expected:

Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering field or a BA in Science with a focus in Electrical Engineering Extensive experience in engineering and design

Must have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office

Must have Pre FEED, FEED, EPC and EPCm project experience including carrying out Power System Studies and driving project decisions based on study recommendations

Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE / ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices

Thorough knowledge of the English language is required to perform the necessary in depth analysis and studies, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements

Experience of technical management of Third party Power system study consultants

Experience with Middle East based clients and Projects including Saudi Aramco Desirable:

Chartered Engineer

Experience of site support and construction during EPC phase of projects

Familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls

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…
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