Electrical Engineer
Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?
Want to build your experience within Power and EHV while working on a major National Grid electrical infrastructure project?
If you have a strong grounding in electrical engineering and are keen to develop your career within the power sector, this is an opportunity to build your experience across both electrical design and site delivery.
When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.
What is the role?
We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power team working on the Brocastle project in Bridgend, South Wales.
Laing O'Rourke is proud to be the Principal Contractor delivering the scheme for National Grid, working alongside specialist partners including Jacobs, Grosvenor and GE Vernova.
The project involves the delivery of a 275/132kV AIS interim substation, overhead line modifications and two Super Grid Transformers (SGTs).
Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll support the delivery of HV and EHV electrical works across both design and site delivery, developing your knowledge and experience within the power sector.
You'll be involved in the design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems, reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation whilst supporting engineering activities on site.
You'll also work closely with specialist contractors, suppliers and project teams, helping to coordinate works on site and ensure they are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
This is a great opportunity to build on your existing electrical engineering experience and develop your knowledge across HV and EHV power systems, substation engineering, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, testing and commissioning.
Location: Site based at Brocastle, Bridgend, South Wales.
What do we look for?
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Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.Previous practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.Experience interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.An understanding of electrical design principles and electrical equipment and systems.Experience working with contractors, suppliers or site-based delivery teams.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, project teams, contractors and suppliers.A strong commitment to health, safety and quality.An interest in developing your career within Power, HV/EHV and major infrastructure.A proactive approach with a willingness to continue learning and developing technically.Previous experience within substations, HV/EHV, transmission, distribution, protection and control or testing and commissioning would be advantageous but is not essential.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
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