Job Description
Job Description
Lead Electrical Engineer – FEED - Offshore Wind Connections
- Location: West Midlands, with hybrid working
- Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
- Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Car Allowance
- Start: Q3 / Q4 2024
- Key Skills: Electrical Engineering, Design, Power Systems, Offshore Substations.
Are you an exceptional electrical engineer with a passion for the energy transition?
Do you thrive on tackling complex engineering concepts for power systems?
Would you like to work on pioneering electricity projects worldwide?
Turner Lovell are currently recruiting for a fast growing, international, engineering, manufacturing and construction firm who have a focus on the renewable energy and electricity sector. To facilitate their growth and leading position in the market, we are shortlisting experienced electrical engineers who have relevant experience to join our client as the Lead Electrical Engineer – FEED - Offshore Wind Connections.
In this crucial role, you will spearhead the Front End Engineering Design for offshore wind transmission systems across Europe. You will build upon conceptual designs and produce basic engineering designs during early stage project development. As Lead Electrical Engineer, you’ll have the support of other experts and will take a lead in coordinating the team and allocating resources and tasks according to the projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be client facing, at the forefront of offshore wind projects in Europe, and work on the latest innovations in transmission technology.
Responsibilities
- Develop power system engineering designs tailored to offshore wind farm requirements.
- Lead the FEED engineering team, ensuring consistent and structured approaches to system design creation.
- Support commercial bids by costing designs and analysing client requirements.
- Understand client needs, regulations, and standards - guaranteeing full compliance.
- Collaborate with study teams on load flow analyses, equipment sizing, and Grid Code adherence.
- Bridge system studies with practical realization for offshore platforms and onshore substations.
- Closely collaborate with offshore platform designers to develop cost-effective, practical offshore power system realizations at the basic design level.
- Jointly work with multi-disciplinary civil, electrical, and mechanical teams to deliver optimized, cost-efficient onshore substation designs at the basic level.
- Facilitate cross-team engagement, integrating inputs from manufacturing, offshore, and other disciplines.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Power, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proven expertise in developing basic designs or FEED for electricity grid power systems
- Strong preference for experience in high-voltage transmission design for offshore wind farms
- In-depth knowledge of system architecture, load flows, power quality, reliability, and substation layout
- Understanding of UK Grid Codes, technical constraints, and regulatory landscapes
- Ability to convey complex concepts and drive teams towards optimal outcomes
- Leadership skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Self-motivated learner with creative problem-solving mindset
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanted to progress into a leadership role or further develop existing management skills. You will work with a diverse, dynamic and ambitious team of engineers and commercial colleagues who are all passionate about the energy transition and offshore wind grid connections.
If you would like to apply or hear more information, please contact Curtis Thompson or Anusha Gopalan for more information on 02074481100.