Senior Electrical Engineer

DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing team in Aberdeen. This is an exciting and challenging role where you will perform or support the Lead engineer position on one or more projects. Costain execute projects ranging from Concept Studies through to EPCm. Projects provide a variety of interesting and diverse challenges and a great opportunity for personal and technical growth#LI-AW1

ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities could involve:Electrical discipline technical input for projects and/or proposals; including preparation and checking of engineering documentation including but not limited to Basis of Design, Power System Calculations, Earthing and Lightning Calculations, Equipment sizing calculations, Load Schedules, Equipment Specification and Datasheets, SLDs, Cable Schedules, Material Take Offs, BCDs, Schematics, Equipment and Cable Routing LayoutsWorking collaboratively with other disciplinesMentoring and developing graduates and less experienced engineersEnsuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied withSupporting procurement activities and preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, motors, drives, transformers, UPS systems, power factor correction, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipmentPreparing installation scopes of worksReviewing supplier’s quotations and preparing technical bid assessmentsMore specific tasks could include:Cable, Lighting and Lightning CalculationsHV Power System ModellingHV Protection StudiesSupporting site teams with operational issuesCommissioning support#LI-MR1

QualificationsDegree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be consideredChartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of working towards gaining these professional titlesGood knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline across a range of industries.Significant engineering experience in the Oil and Gas, Energy industryKnowledge of UK legislation and standardsKnowledge in the requirements for installation of equipment in process plants involving potentially explosive areasExperience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC ComplianceAwareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirementsHighly motivatedGood communication skills and confident engaging with colleagues and relevant stakeholdersWorks with safety and risk management at the forefront of their mindsProactive in personal developmentCustomer ..... full job details .....