About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Are you an Electrical Engineer aiming to step forward in your career and gain the recognition you deserve?
Looking for a clear and structured path to progress your career?
At Kent, we’re seeking talented Electrical Engineers with experience in FEED and EPC projects to join our growing team.
We’re always on the lookout for driven, motivated professionals who are passionate about making an impact. Even if there isn’t a current vacancy that perfectly matches your skills, we’d still love to hear from you. By joining our talent pool, you’ll be considered for future opportunities as they arise.
We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.
Skills & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical systems including LV/MV power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, motors, VFDs, UPS systems, and emergency power supplies in accordance with project and client requirements.
- Support FEED, detailed design, and brownfield modification projects, including preparation and review of engineering deliverables and as-built documentation.
- Prepare and review electrical engineering documents including SLD, Load Lists, Cable Schedules, Datasheets, Specifications, Calculations, and Equipment Requisitions.
- Review vendor drawings, technical submissions, datasheets, and deviation requests to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, and operational requirements.
- Participate in TBE and support procurement activities for electrical equipment and packages.
- Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil, telecoms, and HSE disciplines to ensure integrated and efficient design solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant international standards and codes including IEC, IEEE, NEC, API, ATEX, IECEx, and client engineering specifications.
- Manage electrical technical queries (TQs), design changes, site instructions, and engineering modifications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Participate in FATs, SATs, vendor inspections, and site technical reviews to ensure equipment and systems meet project and operational requirements.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company HSE policies, electrical safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and project quality requirements.
- Interface with clients, vendors, consultants, and site teams during design reviews, audits, technical meetings, and project execution activities.
- Maintain accurate electrical engineering documentation, asset registers, cable schedules, and spare parts data in accordance with project procedures and document control requirements.
- Support Senior / Principal and Lead engineer and project management teams in achieving project deliverables, schedules, and quality objectives.
- In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
- Relevant Electrical qualifications - Electrical BEng.
- Working towards chartership is advantageous.
- Experience in using software tools such as ETAP is a bonus
- Experience in working on Pre-FEED, FEED and detail engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery, & Petrochemical industry. Any previous experience working in an engineering will be considered. Good understanding of National, International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices
Communication:
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behaviour/ Core Competencies:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Take personal ownership of, and responsibility for, completing tasks and procedures.
- Follow procedures and relevant codes of conduct with integrity and rigour and complete actions and documents accurately and honestly.
- Take responsibility for identifying and reporting instances where procedures or work instructions cannot be met or where a variation in them is required.
- Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and company policies, procedures and standards.
- Support innovation and development for improvements.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.