Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 22 October 2025
Salary £60.00 - £62.00 per hour
LocationLeatherhead
Job type Contract
Discipline EngineeringConstruction / Mechanical & Electrical
ReferenceBBBH22678_1761117903

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead or Principal Electrical Engineer to contribute to major energy transition and energy security projects. The role involves the development of electrical power system designs that underpin complex process designs. I am seeking a Lead/Principal Engineer for these projects, and demonstrable experience in designing large industrial power systems is a prerequisite for the role.

This position would suit a highly experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in large-scale industrial power systems. Ideal candidates will have prior involvement in energy sector projects such as hydrogen, ammonia, LNG, or refining, and be confident working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical power system designs to support process engineering.
  • Perform sizing and selection of high-voltage equipment, frequency converters, and AC/DC UPS systems.
  • Produce and review engineering philosophies and technical specifications.
  • Contribute to project cost estimation through input to electrical design scopes.
  • Carry out or review power system studies using tools such as ETAP.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge energy transition projects.
  • Flexible working arrangements available.
  • Opportunities for career progression and technical leadership.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
  • Exposure to international projects and clients.

In return you'll receive a rate up to £62.00 per hour via Limited Company (role has been deemed outside of IR35).

So, if you're looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established business, get in touch with Mark Wilkins today on mark.wilkins@emp-sol.com or call: 0161-839-5353.