Equipment Engineer - Scotland

OSS Electrical Equipment Engineer - Offshore Wind - Offshore Substation - Renewable Energy – England or Scotland – 6 month Contract Position (Minimum)

Have you got extensive knowledge and experience with High Voltage electrical equipment in large scale offshore wind farms and grid connections? Do you want to play a key part in the energy transition? If so, please read below.

The OSS Electrical Equipment Engineer is a pivotal role within the Offshore Business, responsible for delivering the Main Electrical Equipment (MEQ) packages for major offshore wind projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the tendering, negotiation and finalisation of MEQ contracts, ensuring all technical Employer Requirements (ERs) and interfaces align with company standards.
• Manage and oversee the electrical design activities, providing essential data for offshore and onshore substations.
• Ensure the specification, design, manufacturing, testing, delivery, installation and commissioning of main electrical equipment meet project and industry standards.
• Document all assessments, recommendations and decisions in line with internal procedures and best practices, ensuring technical and commercial due diligence.
• Stay informed on the latest technical and commercial developments, identifying new technologies that could reduce costs, risks or improve safety.
• Review and negotiate contractor/manufacturer documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage quality assurance/control inspections and witness key tests during the manufacturing stage, such as factory acceptance tests.
• Ensure the successful installation and commissioning of all MEQ contract equipment, supporting the project commissioning team.
• Capture and share lessons learned across projects, implementing mechanisms to enhance business value.

Skills And Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years in Electrical Engineering or a Bachelors Degree in any related field
• Extensive knowledge and experience with EHV/HV electrical equipment in large-scale offshore wind farms and grid connections
• In-depth experience with electrical and grid works related to offshore wind, including system studies and behaviours, as well as the engineering, procurement, construction, or operation of EHV/HV equipment.
• Proactive and diligent, with strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, being able to convey technical information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders
• Clear understanding and knowledge of HSE
• Proficiency in quality control and compliance

Logistics:

• Ideally, the start date would be as soon as possible, a 1 month notice period is fine.
• This will be a 6 month contract
• Must be willing to be travel when required (the amount of travel can vary)