Senior Electrical Engineer

Description

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead innovative design projects in the oil and gas, and petrochemical industries?

We are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Senior Electrical Engineer on behalf of Whessoe Engineering Ltd, a world–renowned leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. With over 200 years of industry excellence, Whessoe is based in Darlington and is part of the Samsung C&T family, working on large–scale, high–profile projects worldwide.

Why join Whessoe?

Whessoe is an engineering firm with a strong reputation for innovation and technical excellence. Their expertise in hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and energy industries makes them a trusted partner for complex engineering projects worldwide. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to career development.

Flexible working: choose between a 40 or 37–hour workweek, adjusting your hours around core office times (Mon–Thurs: 10am–3pm, Fri: 9am–1pm) to suit your lifestyle Hybrid working: after a familiarisation period, employees can work two days per week from home, with further flexibility available based on individual circumstances Career development: work on cutting–edge electrical engineering projects, leading the design and implementation of electrical systems across multi–disciplinary teams Strong company benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 28), a holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contributions, free secure parking, life insurance (4x salary), and access to wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes

The role lead electrical engineering excellence across complex projects

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical design projects, supervise engineers, and oversee the technical delivery of electrical engineering solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high–quality, cost–effective solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and mentor electrical engineers and designers, ensuring high–quality project execution Oversee the development and selection of electrical systems and control/distribution schemes Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget Prepare, review, and maintain electrical engineering design documentation Evaluate vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications Manage electrical work within Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects Support bid development by preparing man–hour and material estimates Conduct engineering analysis, design specification, and procedural work to support high–quality project outcomes

What we re looking for:

Degree in Electrical Engineering Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries Proficiency in electrical design software (PTW, Trimble, DIALux, StrikeRisk) Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices Experience working with overseas clients and external design houses Proven track record as a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer, demonstrating technical leadership and problem–solving skills

This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic and forward–thinking organisation that offers flexibility, career growth, and an engaging team environment.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we d love to hear from you.

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