Electrical Tunnel Engineer – M&T

Overview

You will support underground and tunneling electrical works for Sizewell C, focusing on safe, reliable site electrical infrastructure. You will lead TBM electrical establishment, power distribution and auxiliary systems across marine and tunnel works, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance systems. You’ll develop power schemes, oversee installation and testing, and ensure compliance with safety and project standards. This role offers impact by shaping critical electrical support for a major low-carbon infrastructure project.

Pay / Benefits

• market-leading salaries
• generous annual leave entitlements
• pension scheme
• flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and technical oversight of electrical systems for tunneling and marine works
• Lead electrical aspects of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) establishment, including power supplies, control panels and auxiliaries
• Develop electrical power requirements and distribution for TBMs and associated equipment
• Assess power for TBMs, conveyors and auxiliary equipment (grout plants, gantry cranes, chillers, ventilation, water treatment)
• Produce/review technical drawings, specifications, calculations, simulations and documentation
• Design and maintain robust on-site electrical testing regimes
• Provide installation, commissioning, fault-finding and fault-resolution support
• Develop HV/LV cabling schemes, transformers, grids and power supply units
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements and permit applications
• Review subcontractor designs to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to coordinate electrical works safely
• Champion HSE, quality and continuous improvement principles

Key requirements

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• ECS Card and 17th or 18th Edition qualification
• Demonstrable experience in a comparable electrical engineering role within major construction, infrastructure or tunneling environments
• Essential experience with TBMs including their electrical establishment, power distribution and auxiliary systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, control systems and fault-finding
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electrical systems, with ability to make sound technical decisions in a live project environment
• Proven project and process management capability, with a methodical and collaborative approach
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation, including drawings, specifications and testing plans
• Commitment to working safely and influencing others on HSE agenda
• Clear communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and alliance partners

• Clear communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Methodical approach
• TBM electrical establishment
• Power distribution and auxiliary systems
• Control panels and control systems

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