European Electrical Design Lead Engineer

Position Overview

The European Electrical Design Lead Engineer will work with our European Engineering and Maintenance teams located in Europe. Frequent travel will be an integral part of the role (EU and global).

Primary responsibilities include electrical design, establishing and managing the electrical integrity program and supporting multiple sites on electrical fault remediation and systems commissioning.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the following key activities across the European grid: -

Design

Produce comprehensive design packages for ECI projects with a basis towards Electrical, including.
Earthing and Lightning Protection designs,
Fault Studies & Protection Co-ordination,
Design of systems, control circuits & relay control panels,
Cable Schedules, BOMs, GAs, Wiring Arrangements, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams.
Conduct calculations and simulations to ensure that designs meet the intended application. (Fault Studies, Protection Studies, Cable Calcs (inc. IS cable calcs)
Collaborate with site engineers and stakeholders to ensure that designs meet project requirements.
Utilising the Aveva Design suite of software, support concept, FEED, execution, and commissioning phases of projects.

Maintain

Support and maintain the upkeep of Process Safety Information (as-building and updating documents using Aveva design packages)
Maintain existing processes and procedures to ensure sites are in compliance and update procedures based on changes to regulations
Working with the SAP Maintenance SME provide guidance on period maintenance requirements and scope of maintenance plans for ECI related equipment.

Improve

Develop & manage an electrical integrity program across European sites to evaluate existing Electrical installations as necessary, including:
Establish a program across the European sites
Develop a system ensure reliability and safety are maintained for electrical installations
Maintain the program, reporting KPIs to stakeholders at period intervals. 

Education and Skill Requirements

Degree qualified in electrical engineering or other relevant qualifications and industrial experience.
Fluent in english
Extensive experience working on LV & HV systems
Experience in set-up, development, and operation of Aveva.
Effective communication skills
Ability to work within a matrixed organization and remotely with site teams.

Practical knowledge of:

IEC 50522 Earthing of power installations
IEC 62305 Lightning Protection
IEC 60909 Short Circuit Currents
IEC 60364 / BS7671
IEC 60947 LV Switchgear and Control gear
EN 17007 - Maintenance process and associated indicators