Principal Electrical Engineer

John Wood Group

  • Milano
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 1 mese fa
Job Description:Wood is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its Projects - Process and Chemical Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.Our Clients and ProjectsIt's a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.Responsibilities:The Principal Electrical Engineer reports functionally to the Electrical Department Manager and operationally to one or more Project Managers.The main functions and responsibilities of the role are as follows:
  • Responsible, on projects, for leading a team of discipline engineers/designers, in a multi-office environment, while still performing technical tasks within the projects
  • Manage proper and timely execution of projects
  • Responsible for cost, schedule, material quantity / budget control and management of changes
  • Ensure all contractual electrical engineering documents are issued
  • Ensure technical accuracy and quality of all work performed by the multi-office electrical project team
  • Take personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects
  • Ensure effective communications with other engineering disciplines, project management and Client teams
  • Contribute to people development (e.g. coach junior engineers)
  • Develop scope of work, assumptions, clarifications and man-hour estimates in response to Requests for Proposals
  • Add value plus / optimization ideas
  • Study / develop single line diagrams and functional diagrams
  • Accurately perform and / or check electrical design calculations for electrical loads, voltage profile, short-circuit and device coordination studies, etc., using standard electrical engineering software in accordance with applicable codes
  • Execute / check equipment sizing calculations
  • Prepare / check electrical job specifications and data sheets
  • Prepare / check material requisitions for electrical equipment and technical bid evaluations as per relevant practices
  • Review Vendor drawings and documentation as per relevant practices
Qualifications:Please see below the requirements that we typically seek for the position. We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match, then please do apply.
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering, with at least 10 years of engineering experience in the required industry
  • Excellent leadership skills in Electrical Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-office projects
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Proven track record in handling large teams of electrical engineers structured and spread across different offices
  • Conceptual, FEED and EPC / EPCm experiences
  • Knowledge of international codes & standards e.g. IEC, NEC, ANSI, IEEE, GOST
  • Proven knowledge of industry accepted electrical system analysis software such as ETAP and PTW SKM
  • Ability to use electrical data base, such as Intergraph Smart Electrical and Aveva Electrical, is recommended
  • Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful and proactive
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Italian
  • Flexible to travel
About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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