Job Description

Lead Electrical & Automation Engineer (Owner s Engineer) Contract London

Location: London

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing global energy business during a period of continued growth in the Renewable Energy sector, with a particular focus on Hydrogen projects. The role would be as an Owner s Engineer with responsibility of looking after multiple projects. Hydrogen project experience is essential.

The role is hybrid and will be based in London 3 days p/w and remote 2 days p/w.

The role is outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

• As Owners Engineer the role is responsible for overseeing the deliverables of FEED contractors on as well as being involved in high level engineering design, primarily in the hydrogen sector.
• Lead the design and integration of electrical systems and automation processes for the hydrogen project.
• Specify electrical systems, subsystems and components.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to ensure integration of electrical and automation systems.
• As Owners Engineer will also be responsible for packaging up scope of works for engineering contractors/vendors.
• Ensure QA standard compliance of all electrical and automation systems.
• Lead and participate system testing, commissioning, and validation.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, manuals and reports.
• Use electrical expertise to support procurement process.
• Review (and create) electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Specify and Review PLCs, SCADA systems, and other automation equipment.
• Interface with external system engineering companies including wind OEMs, renewable energy producers and integrated electrical systems suppliers.
• Will be required to provide input into HAZOP / HAZIDs.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Degree qualified, chartered status beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in energy projects during FEED or detailed design hydrogen project experience essential.
• Previous experience of working as part of a Client or PMC team essential.
• Previous site experience in conjunction with a design background beneficial.
• Experience in relevant design standards and protocols.

Benefits

Initially a 6 - 12 month contract but with the potential to extend, the role is outside IR35. The role is hybrid and will be based in London 3 days p/w and remote 2 days p/w.