Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer – LNG FEED Project

Location: Surrey, UK (Office-Based, 5 Days per Week)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join a leading team in the LNG FEED sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of electrical systems, focusing on voltages up to 132kV. This is a high-impact role that ensures compliance with industry standards and supports the delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for critical energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical system designs for voltages up to 132kV, including overhead lines and reactive power compensation.
• Contribute to the conceptual, pre-FEED, study, and FEED phases of LNG and gas processing projects.
• Interface with grid companies to ensure that electrical systems comply with grid code requirements.
• Define electrical protection requirements and contribute to the design of brownfield modifications.
• Ensure all designs align with industry standards and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall project.

Key Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering within consultant engineering companies, machinery manufacturers, or end-user companies.
• Strong background in gas processing or LNG projects, with experience across conceptual, pre-FEED, study, and FEED phases.
• Proven expertise in 132kV electrical distribution systems, including interfacing with grid companies and handling protection requirements.
• Experience with brownfield modifications in electrical infrastructure.
• Prior experience working on large-scale energy projects is highly beneficial.

Why Apply?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to leading energy projects with a focus on electrical system design. If you're passionate about high-voltage electrical systems and looking to apply your skills in an influential and collaborative environment, this is the role for you.