Lead Electrical Engineer

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/28/2025

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This position reports to

Electrical Delivery Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead on projects within a dynamic team covering a wide variety of industry including renewables (Wind/H2/Hydro), Oil Gas & Chemicals and Power-to-X.

Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within your area of responsibility are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high voltage substation design, including both air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for the electrical engineering discipline.

The work model for the role is: hybrid{} from our St Neots or Aberdeen locations

You will be mainly accountable for:.

• Leading the design and implementation of eHouse, Substation, MV/HV/EHV AIS & GIS Switchgear (up to 400kV), Step up/down transformers, and Protection.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
• Acting as Electrical TA and providing technical support and troubleshooting during project execution, prepare detailed project documentation, and conduct HAZOP and EHAZOP workshops.
• Installation and grid code compliance, including leading power system studies, with a proven track record of leading large projects and coordinating with multiple parties
• Ensuring compliance with UK electrical industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Providing technical expertise in the areas of power distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Overseeing the preparation of detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Conducting feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical evaluations.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participating in project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships, and assisting with marketing and business development efforts
  
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Experience in the Energy industry, particularly in power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer or working towards
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on high voltage substation design.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills
• Strong English Language skills.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of commercial awareness.
  
  

More about us

As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB UK offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally)

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee referral scheme

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

For the 5th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons,

chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate,

digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in

their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of

new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the

rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence

(AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve

energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost,

while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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