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Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

WSP Cambridge, Cambridgeshire On-site senior full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our team in Cambridge. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach on a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead projects and teams, demonstrating personal input in winning and delivering commissions
  • Provide design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach
  • Work independently with minimal supervision on technical aspects of the discipline
  • Interpret client needs and meet project delivery requirements
  • Supervise detailed designs and work of others
  • Consider project feasibility and lead feasibility studies
  • Direct production of detailed and performance specifications
  • Review design programmes and ensure sufficient resources

Requirements:

  • Proven track record as a Principal Engineer
  • Understanding of UK and European regulations applicable to the discipline
  • Experience with electrical design software packages
  • Knowledge of Revit MEP or other 3D design software
  • Ability to sketch and communicate technical details graphically
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Electrical Design Skills:

  • Low voltage distribution systems
  • Low voltage standby generation
  • UPS systems
  • Cable calculations
  • Lighting calculations
  • Small power
  • Fire alarms
  • Intruder detection
  • Access control & security systems
  • Disabled call systems
  • Data cabling and outlets
  • Lightning protection

Qualifications:

  • BEng/BSc/MEng in applicable engineering discipline
  • CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council accredited honours degree or specific experience leading to Chartership
  • Working towards I Eng or C Eng status
  • RevitMEP training applied to the discipline

Skills

Required

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