Principal Electrical Design Engineer at Babcock, delivering complex electrical design projects for national defence. Responsible for leading design processes and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead Complex Electrical Design Projects that Power National Defence
Take a lead role in delivering complex Medium Voltage (1kV - 33kV) design projects
Focus on designing and modifying electrical power distribution assets and their supporting supervisory control and data acquisition systems
Lead the full lifecycle of MV electrical design from concept to detailed design and assurance
Provide technical support for site visits, surveys, and installation solutions
Produce and review design documentation, including drawings, reports, and specifications
Offer technical oversight during implementation, including factory and site acceptance testing
Mentor junior engineers and engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Requirements
Extensive experience designing HV/LV electrical distribution systems in regulated or safety-critical environments
Proven ability to lead design reviews and provide technical assurance
Strong understanding of legislation, regulations, and standards for electrical engineering
Significant experience commissioning power distribution systems
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) preferred
Lower grades considered for development roles
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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