Senior Electrical Engineer - Maritime

Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

About Royal HaskoningDHV:

Royal HaskoningDHV has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our expertise and passion, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people’s lives with work under-pinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation.

Royal HaskoningDHV is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

A little background on our Maritime Team:

Royal HaskoningDHV is at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development, and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide range of port projects.

We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals and engineers globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies, master plans, and designs.

Role Context and responsibilities:

Our increasing workload from a range of challenging local and international projects has given us the opportunity to expand our Electrical team across the UK region in our established offering in the maritime sector and our developing offering in the renewables.

We require a Senior Electrical Engineer with 5 – 10 years of experience to support our Lead and Principal Engineers in the delivery of consultancy services to current and new clients. In addition, the role will require the development of digital methods in order to improve the quality and productivity of the services we offer. This is a stimulating opportunity to work within a vibrant and experienced team, where you will be exposed to early responsibility and the chance to work with a prestigious group of international clients.

General responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

• Provide expertise on a broad range of engineering projects.
• Design electrical engineering systems primarily including HV, MV, LV distribution, internal and external lighting, and other electrical systems.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, studies, specifications, and reports.
• Liaise with clients, project directors and other project team members.
• Carry out feasibility studies, surveys, and inspections on site.
• Prepare reports and cost estimates.
• Undertake continuous personal development to satisfy the IET and have a keen desire to be active within the local and national IET network representing Royal HaskoningDHV.
• Identify new opportunities for the company and provide excellent client satisfaction.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• BEng (Hons) or MEng in Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• Attainment of or working towards professional registration with the Engineering Council UK (EC UK ) at Chartered (CEng) level leading to Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Petrochemical
• Ports or Maritime (including on site experience)
• Design of electrical equipment and infrastructure
• Consultancy
• Design of outdoor lighting infrastructure
• Renewables such as offshore renewables, EV infrastructure, and future energy systems
• Knowledge, experience and practical application of:
• HV/MV and LV electrical installations
• IEC / ISO and other international standards
• Application of EU legislation
• Experience of LV and HV design software packages would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and/or experience of shore power systems would be an advantage.
• The ability to be security cleared (or already security cleared) for UK-based defence work would be desirable.
• Knowledge and practical experience of one or more of the following design tools:
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• AMTECH ProDesign
• ETAP
• PSCAD
• PowerFactory (DIgSILENT)
• Dialux
• Relux
  
  

What we can offer you:

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to Enhancing Society Together with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life.

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your CV and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of virtual and face to face interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

Location:

Newcastle, Peterborough, Liverpool, Edinburgh, London