Principal Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join its Aberdeen team in a senior technical role covering onshore and offshore projects. The Principal E&I Engineer works independently and in multidisciplinary project teams, assessing, verifying and certifying electrical and instrumentation systems across the full asset lifecycle, and advises clients, contractors and internal teams so that assets stay safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Independently verify electrical and instrumentation design, installation and integrity
• Review design, analysis, selection and rating of electrical equipment and systems for offshore and onshore facilities
• Assess compliance against project specifications, industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate E&I studies and deliverables across FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, modification and decommissioning
• Review engineering drawings, datasheets, specifications, calculations, studies and analyses
• Take part in HAZOP, SIL, FMECA and other technical and risk assessments
• Prepare and review technical findings, appraisal reports, compliance assessments, verification reports and statements
• Support surveillance, audits, inspections and witness activities
• Work with clients, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders, and plan and monitor project resources, schedules and engineering hours
• Mentor junior engineers

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent, preferred but not essential
• At least 15 years of relevant engineering experience in the oil, gas and/or process industries
• At least 10 years of experience on offshore projects
• Proven experience in independent verification and certification
• Experience supporting life extension, integrity assessment and the continued operation of ageing assets
• Ability to make independent engineering judgements and communicate clearly, including writing technical reports

Required skills

• Electrical power systems, equipment selection and rating
• Instrumentation and control systems, hazardous area equipment and functional safety (SIL)
• Asset integrity, reliability and risk-based verification and certification
• Familiarity with IEC, ISO, API, NFPA, IEEE, BS/EN, ATEX, IP and HSE requirements
• AutoCAD, ETAP or similar electrical software and Microsoft Office are beneficial