Electrical Engineer Lead

Key Responsibilities Primary System Design Responsibilities may include: Development of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) Substation and switchyard layouts, including section views Earthing and lightning protection system design Conductor and busbar sizing Technical reviews and design coordination Secondary System Design Responsibilities may include: Protection and metering single line diagrams Control and protection schematics Termination drawings Control and protection panel design Relay protection and metering integration Technical Studies (Preferred Experience) Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: Load flow studies Short-circuit analysis Protection coordination studies Arc flash assessments Earthing and lightning system analysis EMC/EMI studies Electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies Equipment specification development Cable thermal rating and sizing calculations Experience using power system modelling and analysis software is desirable. Leadership & Project Delivery Lead engineering design activities and technical reviews. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams. Support project planning, scheduling, and delivery. Mentor and guide junior engineers. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and review technical reports and engineering documentation. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline. Experienced in high-voltage substation, transmission, or distribution engineering. Proven experience in electrical design for utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards and industry best practices. Demonstrated project leadership and team management capability. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Technical Skills Experience with one or more of the following tools is preferred: ETAP SKM PSS®E PSCAD DIgSILENT PowerFactory CDEGS CYMCAP EPLAN AutoCAD With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.