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Electrical Design Engineer


Company : bp


Location : Greater London, England


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

JJob Title: Electrical EngineerJob Location: Sunbury-on-ThamesContract Length: 9 MonthsIndustry: Oil and Energy, EV ChargingWorking Hours: 8 per day/ 40 per week Role Overview:An integral part of bp’s transition from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company is the entry of electrical vehicle (EV) charging markets in key countries e.g. Germany, UK, US and China. Our mission is to create the fastest and most convenient charger network in the markets we operate in. This is an opportunity to join a business with an envious position in a fast-growing business, and ultimately help enable more people to transition to electric vehicles. You will not just be part of the biggest change in the automotive industry for a century - you will be at the forefront of it as we shape the EV charging market in key regions. This Electrical Engineer role plays a key part in the EV roll out through oversight and verification of the standardised engineering delivery and detailed engineering solutions/review cycles. The role will also provide front line technical query support to the installation contractors to support timely quality and schedule delivery Success is contributing to the fast-paced role out of this unique charging solution, through quality design solutions whilst facing the challenges of complex brownfield and greenfield sites. What you will do:Play a key role in delivering the EV charge points in the UK that form part of the BP Pulse targetsSupport the Engineering Team Lead in creating a standard design model that can be deployed, and quality detailed design products for the installation of the chosen solutionsProvide engineering assurance through the technical review of contractor design deliverablesSupport all teams during site appraisal, network planning, procurement, installation, construction and commissioning/go-liveSupport the risk management process on the projectsAnticipate on future standards and technology to optimize time and materials substance of any projectsSupport the continuous improvement of technical practices and processesSupport key engineering management processes to maintain the roll out of EV chargers on time and within budget, in an efficient and safe mannerAlert the Project Manager and the and Engineering Team Lead on any identified risks within his / her responsibility.Capture Lessons Learned through engineering and installation delivery and ensure Continuous Improvement throughout our EV deploymentsSupport interactions or contribute to negotiations with DNO/DSO and TSO. What you will have: Essential experience:Electrical Design Experience of HV and LV projectsTechnical and engineering roll out in the EV fieldA strong track record in engineering delivery within projects or in supporting complex project management involving Hardware solutions in the EV infrastructure worldAn understanding of the standards and protocols of the industryExperience of supervising work delivered though EPC contractorsA strong track record in performing technical reviews of 3rd party design drawings, calculations and reportsStrong interpersonal, communication and influencing skillsFluent in English Desirable ExperienceExperience in the design and build of or within hydrocarbon forecourtsExperience in large scale engineering projectsBroad professional experience in engineering and project management delivery.Sound knowledge of EV charging technology and thorough understanding of the operation and structures of charging networks and how they are integrated.An understanding of Grid access constraints and LV / MV / HV connections.Experience working for DNOs, EPCs, ICPs or ConsultanciesChartered Engineer or equivalent (working towards with imminent application would be considered)An understanding of the management of design and construction phase compliance with the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations: 2015 Values & BehaviourSafety, Teamwork, Managing Stakeholders and Continuous ImprovementFollow and uphold the rules and standards of BP and hold others to account for doing the same thing. One TeamSupport those I work with and help to build the effectiveness of my team to achieve the best results. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.