Electrical Project Engineer

Job Description:

MSP Technologies is a battery energy storage (BESS) manufacturer, seeking a skilled and motivated Project Engineer (Electrical) to join the expanding team to develop new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring successful delivery of projects from initial concept to client handover
• Assess and interpret project briefs to develop into comprehensive project specifications
• Provide expert advice and opinion to the client and colleagues on project matters
• Identify site specific control requirements
• Advise and develop solutions based on client requirements
• Ensure key project milestones are identified and subsequently achieved
• Coordinate internal departments and external suppliers to ensure projects run smoothly
• Be the point of contact on project for clients, suppliers and colleagues
• Create project related documents and drawings: SLD, Block Cable, Cable Schedules, Site Plans, System GA
• Draw on previous experience to provide solutions to design issues
• Identify all installation and commissioning requirements, creating RAMS and ICAL
• Orchestrate and provide advice to the delivery team, ensuring successful delivery, commissioning, training, and handover
• Provide expert opinion to the sales team

Internal Stakeholders

• Project Managers – Provide technical updates, contribute to planning, and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Sales – Identify and develop the sales scope
• Production Team – Ensure production are aware of time constraints and site specific requirements
• Control / Software Engineers – Identify control strategies and customer specific requirements
• Test Engineers – Partner to develop and execute test plans
• Mechanical Engineer – Ensure full system development and coordination between different principals

Person Specification

• Attention to detail with ability to self-assess
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Safety-conscious with high attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments and schedules
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
• DBS check to be completed prior to start date.
• A legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications and Experience

One or more of the following:

• Degree or HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Formal training and qualification as an electrician
• C&G 2396 Electrical Design

Proficient with electrical and mechanical CAD packages

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Electrical or Project Engineering
• Prior experience of running projects £1-3M
• Knowledge of renewable and distributed energy systems

Competent with knowledge on electrical characteristics:

• AC / DC Networks
• Power Factor
• kVA / kW
• Harmonics
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring platforms is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• ~75 days on site per year (client meetings, site surveys, installation, commissioning)

Desirable skills

• Enthusiastic about renewable energy
• Familiarity with renewable energy systems and grid-tied configurations.
• Prior experience of island systems
• Experience with utility companies and DNO
• Hands on experience with electrical installations and commissioning

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