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Wood

Principal Electrical Engineer

Wood

. Direct preparation of engineering documentation through conceptual, feasibility, FEED and EPC phases .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeHull • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on project management, design specifications, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing functional designs and managing vendor relationships while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords
MSc Degree In Electrical Engineering18th Edition Wiring Regulations CertificateProficient In Amtech TrimbleStrong Knowledge Of ATEX/UKEX StandardsExperience Managing Vendors

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Hard Skills
Electrical Generation SystemsElectrical Transformation SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsPerformance SpecificationsEngineering DocumentationDesign ReviewsProject SchedulingTechnical Input For ProposalsCost-Effective DesignInterface Management
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring Junior ProfessionalsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Specialist Engineering SoftwareCalculation TemplatesFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Project Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate
Industry Keywords
FEEDEPC PhasesIndustry Codes And StandardsSite Survey ExperienceOffshore Design ExperienceClient Engineer InterfaceContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Direct preparation of engineering documentation through conceptual, feasibility, FEED and EPC phases
  • Ensure successful completion of assigned projects or phases within budgeted time and cost constraints
  • Participate in defining engineering approaches and planning and scheduling work
  • Evaluate problems, organize investigations, and establish performance specifications for components, equipment, systems and processes
  • Check engineering calculations and drawings against industry codes and standards
  • Assist with development of junior technical professionals
  • Comply with discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
  • Establish detailed designs and performance specifications
  • Meet discipline cost and schedule requirements and prepare progress reports
  • Recommend changes to plans and estimated costs when necessary
  • Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and workshops
  • Provide technical input and support to proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MSc degree in Electrical Engineering - Mandatory
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certificate
  • Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates (Amtech Trimble)
  • Ability to comprehend and interpret Electrical technical information
  • Strong knowledge of ATEX/UKEX standards; ExF and Ex12 desirable
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
  • Working-level competence in own discipline in execution of assigned tasks
  • Working-level knowledge of industry and technology development within the discipline
  • Ability to create functional and cost-effective designs and processes meeting complex specification requirements with little support
  • Knowledge and experience of electrical generation, transformation and distribution systems
  • Familiarity with specification and interface management of Electrical requirements for Mechanical packages
  • Familiarity interfacing with Client Engineers to facilitate project execution
  • Experience managing and liaising with Vendors
  • Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
  • Previous site survey experience desirable
  • Offshore design experience desirable
  • Experienced user of specialist engineering software desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team and individual needs, including hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Global connections with experts around the world
  • Equal opportunity employer