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Offshore Electrical Engineer
Posted: 15/06/10
Recruiter:Maxwell Bruce
Reference:CL17277
Type:Permanent
Salary:Up to £50 00 plus benefits
Industry: Wind Energy
Location:Hertfordshire
Description: Our client is one of the broadest based renewable energy companies and is active in the development, construction and ownership of wind farms on a global scale. They have a dedicated offshore development, engineering, construction and operations team which has successfully participated in UK Rounds 1, 2 and 3 which is expanding to meet the future opportunities in the UK and European offshore wind sector. As a result of this expansion they are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to support the business.

As a member of the Offshore Engineering Department, you will work with our in-house development, engineering and construction teams and with our clients and contractors in a range of roles, including:

• The specification, management and technical evaluation of offshore wind farm electrical designs and FEED studies.
• Evaluation and optimisation of wind farm electrical system options including HVDC/AC selection, onshore and offshore substation arrangements and cabling designs.
• Management of the design interface between offshore wind farm electrical system designers and contractors, the wind turbine supplier and the grid connection provider.
• Provision of electrical engineering support to project procurement including input to procurement strategies and the management of contract specifications and technical reviews of tender submissions.
• Provision of electrical engineering support during construction and operational phases including the management of design reviews, the control of electrical engineering interfaces and the approval of construction and commissioning procedures.
• The selection and management of electrical design consultants.
• Coordination of electrical engineering and design support from the company’s in-house engineering department.
• Development of procedures for electrical engineering work within the Offshore team.

This role would suit a degree qualified (or equivalent) engineer with relevant design, operating or construction experience in electrical engineering and/or power generation systems. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they have the following capabilities:

• Knowledge and experience of electrical power systems design and specification.
• Knowledge and experience of international standards, UK grid codes and their impact on power generation systems.
• Proven experience of the specification, procurement and management of electrical design studies.
• Proven experience of the procurement of electrical equipment and/or electrical works contracts.
• Willing to travel within the UK and Europe.

To discuss this position in strictest confidence please contact Russell McCaig on 0141 227 3953 or email a copy of your CV to russell.mccaig@maxwellbruce.com

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