Principal Electrical Engineer
22 hours ago
London
Job Overview:The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Electrical-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Electrical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of Electrical. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Electrical as well as broad knowledge of the Electrical discipline within the Engineering function. Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. Essential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree preferred15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail designDetailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicableKnowledgeable in project coordination and execution skillsPreferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering societyDevelop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions, and/or present topics at "lunch and learns"; etc.) #LI-SJ1#LI-HYBRID Key Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situationsPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - proceduresManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsClearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of viewWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct small or medium Engineering team as a Lead EngineerLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and complete it within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all worker resources - agree allocations with the Discipline ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etcBecome fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management teams, as requiredDocument substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and man-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements. Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirementsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule in relation to construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Electrical EngineeringPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and proceduresAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverablesAssist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and proceduresProcurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations and preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by the Discipline Lead EngineerAssist in updating weight reports based on receipt of vendor informationReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessaryReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single discipline check/interdisciplinary check (IDC)Provide technical support to fabrication queries, including identifying defect/rectification requirementsKeep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower relatedAssist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approvedPresent issues and problems to Customers in a timely manner and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution in accordance with project and company requirementsPerform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews in accordance with MDR Global ProceduresAssist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned systemGuide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc. Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverableResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work areaMonitor costs of own work processesAssist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notesParticipate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and StandardsMay participate in standards development committees or task groups such as APIIdentify and provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary softwareProvide information on employee performance to the Discipline ManagerAssist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicantsReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve material lists, P&ID, etc. for Electrical equipment/systems and services for detailing the scopeUpdate and (as Lead Engineer) approve specifications and data sheets for Electrical and bulk materialsReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve Electrical system studies/calculationsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve one-line diagrams and schematics diagramsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve electrical equipment building layout drawingsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve lighting calculations/illumination study for the platform lighting systemPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve load lists or update load lists issued by CustomerCoordinate and arrange for equipment inspection, FATParticipate in FAT & inspection and preparation & resolution of punch lists on the arrival of skid/materialPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve spare part lists and preservation reportsReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve Pre-commissioning and commissioning index and provide technical assistance on-site during pre-commissioning and start-up as requiredReview and provide input to secondary cable routing (branch cable trays, channel trays, single tubing, etc.) where detailing is not doneAdvise fabrication yard of installation locations for small E&I equipment that is not sufficiently detailed in the AFC drawingsPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve cable drum schedulesIdentify special tools, equipment, and requirements for commissioning and Hook-upPrepare/review Hook-up installation proceduresCoordinate with vendors for installation and pre-comm/commissioningCoordinate work content split between onshore fabrication and installation Review and check the electrical equipment listParticipate in the checking and (as Lead Engineer) approval of key discipline deliverables such as: All electrical studies using approved softwareC&E chart and ESD logic diagrams Specifications, Datasheets, Requisitions, TBEsSLD, Interconnection, and trouble-shooting drawingsHazardous area classification drawingsInstrument and F&G detector layoutElectrical Load listLighting calculations & lighting layoutError log reportsParticipate in HAZOP and SIL StudiesProvide E&I input to pre-comm. activities and offshore hook-upsWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition: Act as project-based Discipline point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterpartsEnsure substantive communications are documentedPrepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as requiredIdentify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers' skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline managerPlan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and man-hour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgetsPlan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/register compliant with the overall execution planPrepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedulesProvide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivityAlert the project team of any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order Monitor KPI measurement results and take corrective action as necessary to improve Discipline performance, including performance at interfaces with othersCoordinate with other Discipline Lead Engineers and Designers to ensure timely receipt of necessary design inputsReview and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as requiredLead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design ReviewsReview comments from Customers & other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporationAssist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordinglyCoordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured itemsAssist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members Reports to: Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager Functional: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager Liaise With: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Groups, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC and Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and Customers Supervises: Senior Electrical Engineers and Electrical Engineers Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-31
