Lead Electrical Engineer

Engineering
Glasgow
June 4, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Mission

Manage the studies, design, and implementation as an integrator for electrical, electrotechnical, and control-command systems for complete waste-to-energy plants over a period of approximately 30 months.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the project team to draft electrical sections of technical specifications from various domains (process, civil works, M&E, control systems, 3D) and review/validate supplier documentation related to electrical scope.
  • Analyze client specifications, standards, P&IDs, and internal requisitions.
  • Design electrical architecture and size main electrical equipment for the entire plant.
  • Perform basic and detailed design for the entire plant (excluding cable calculations and routing in 3D).
  • Prepare technical and procurement specifications for electrical studies and equipment (e.g., motor starter diagrams, MV substations, transformers, generators, LV/MV switchboards, generators, network studies, drives, cabling studies).
  • Analyze and compare technical offers and participate in supplier selection.
  • Monitor suppliers after order placement and conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) for equipment.
  • Consolidate project information for electrical scope documentation (e.g., consumer list, I/O list, connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams) and manage interfaces with electrical packages.
  • Supervise an electrical technician for issuing AutoCAD plans and documents.
  • Oversee electrical installation with a site-based electrical supervisor.
  • Participate in technical meetings with the client, suppliers, and grid operator.

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in electricity and electrotechnics. Minimum electrical certifications: H0V, B2V, BC, BR. Driving license (Category B).

Experience

5-10 years in electrical design and supervision for large-scale industrial plant projects (incineration, cement plants, water treatment stations, paper mills, etc.) under EPC contracts.

Languages

Fluent English is essential (French is also required).

Skills & Tools

Proficiency in Word and Excel (mandatory). Knowledge of PowerPoint and CAD software (AutoCAD, Navisworks) required. Familiarity with calculation software (Caneco, Ecodial), Visio, and Aveva is a plus.

Location

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