PD&MS Group are now looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our electrical engineering team on a full-time, long-term contract basis. This role can be based in Aberdeen or Glasgow on a flexible hybrid working model where 2 days per week can be worked remotely. We are seeking candidates that have significant previous EPC brownfield topside modification project experience for this role.
About The Role
Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready to engineer change within the industry and wider community?
At PD&MS, we’re determined to help drive the change that our world needs to see. To support current and new customers to be part of the energy transition, through future-friendly solutions.
You can be part of our vision!
As the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will -
- Act as the discipline focal point providing support across the business and client streams in Hydrogen, Decarbonisation, Oil and Gas and Renewables.
- Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Design, Technical Study & Detailed Design).
- Proven and led assessing the effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
- Carry out work in accordance with PD&MS and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
- Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review.
- Provide technical assistance to junior team members as and when required.
About You
You’ll have experience of:
- EPC, Brownfield and Greenfield projects.
- Estimating and CTR development, client-facing experience (advantageous) and having negotiation and conflict resolution experience (technical deviation/queries).
- Experience of offshore platforms (fixed or floating) and drilling operations – brownfield projects preferred.
- Managing budgets, producing scope of work and setting project objectives. Creating and maintaining Piping MDR.
- Creating and implementing cost controls (including man‑hour control), monitoring and managing team performance and productivity.
- Managing, developing and appraising the team/personnel, providing technical guidance and aiding the development of colleagues.
- Creating and implementing cost controls (including man‑hour control), monitoring and managing team performance and productivity.
- Piping corrosion and erosion, material standards, mechanical testing and NDE; material certification is essential for the role.
- Valve and piping components and relevant codes and standards (for manufacture and testing) are essential and demonstrable.
Qualifications
- BSc or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status preferred.
- Significant, demonstrable experience in Detailed Design Engineering and Engineering Checking.
- Detailed understanding of all Engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Oil & Gas industry codes and standards.
- Understanding of the application of Autodesk Design products.
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications.
- Survival BOSIET/FOET with CA‑EBS & MIST (advantageous).
Personal attributes
- Go the extra mile.
- Empower our people.
- Engage our partners.
- Step up and deliver.
We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.
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About The Role
Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready to engineer change within the industry and wider community?
At PD&MS, we’re determined to help drive the change that our world needs to see. To support current and new customers to be part of the energy transition, through future-friendly solutions.
You can be part of our vision!
As the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will –
- Act as the discipline focal point providing support across the business and client streams in Hydrogen, Decarbonisation, Oil and Gas and Renewables.
- Execute engineering activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Design, Technical Study & Detailed Design).
- Proven and led assessing the effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
- Carry out work in accordance with PD&MS and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
- Prepare estimates and schedules and assist in their review.
- Provide technical assistance to junior team members as and when required.
About You
You’ll have experience of:
- EPC, Brownfield and Greenfield projects.
- Estimating and CTR development, client-facing experience (advantageous) and having negotiation and conflict resolution experience (technical deviation/queries).
- Experience of offshore platforms (fixed or floating) and drilling operations – brownfield projects preferred.
- Managing budgets, producing scope of work and setting project objectives. Creating and maintaining Piping MDR.
- Creating and implementing cost controls (including man‑hour control), monitoring and managing team performance and productivity.
- Managing, developing and appraising the team/personnel, providing technical guidance and aiding the development of colleagues.
- Creating and implementing cost controls (including man‑hour control), monitoring and managing team performance and productivity.
- Piping corrosion and erosion, material standards, mechanical testing and NDE; material certification is essential for the role.
- Valve and piping components and relevant codes and standards (for manufacture and testing) are essential and demonstrable.
Qualifications
- BSc or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status preferred.
- Significant, demonstrable experience in Detailed Design Engineering and Engineering Checking.
- Detailed understanding of all Engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant Oil & Gas industry codes and standards.
- Understanding of the application of Autodesk Design products.
- Competent in the use of MS Office applications.
- Survival BOSIET/FOET with CA‑EBS & MIST (advantageous).
Personal attributes
- Go the extra mile.
- Empower our people.
- Engage our partners.
- Step up and deliver.
We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status.
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