Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects)

About BPA At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell – two of the world’s leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a range of onshore pipeline, terminal and storage assets, alongside delivering trusted engineering consultancy services worldwide. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across electrical engineering scopes within BPA’s pipeline, terminal, and storage infrastructure. You will play a key role in defining, reviewing and delivering electrical solutions for both projects and operating assets, with a strong focus on brownfield environments, where operational constraints, safety, and system reliability are critical. Working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support delivery from early concept through to commissioning, ensuring electrical designs are safe, compliant, and practical to implement within live operating sites. Electrical Engineering & Technical Assurance Define electrical scopes, problem statements, and technical inputs for project development and approvals Lead or review key electrical deliverables such as SLDs, load assessments, protection studies, cable sizing, and earthing design Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, hazardous area requirements, and BPA procedures Provide technical assurance and input into design reviews across the project lifecycle Project Delivery & Operational Support Support the delivery of electrical elements of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover Contribute to shutdown planning, energisation activities, and integration with live systems Work closely with asset teams to support fault finding, reliability improvement, and obsolescence management Assess and manage constraints associated with live operational sites, including outages, tie-ins, and temporary supplies Act as the electrical focal point within multidisciplinary teams Review contractor and vendor designs, ensuring quality and compliance Build effective relationships with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and delivery teams Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Strong experience delivering electrical engineering solutions in high-hazard environments (e.g. oil & gas, terminals, pipelines, or similar) Working knowledge of LV systems, MCCs, motors, VSDs, transformers, and hazardous area installations Experience reviewing contractor and vendor design deliverables Strong technical judgement and ability to manage engineering risk Basic salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee) ~ Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) ~ Life insurance (4x annual salary) ~28 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays ~ Additional holiday purchase scheme ~ Family friendly policies ~ Employee assistance support scheme ~ Private Medical Cover ~ You will work on a hybrid basis out of our Hemel Hempstead office and need to be based within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients. Diversity & Inclusion At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.