Principal Electrical Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team in Thailand on a temporary basis.

Wood is one of the world's leading engineering, procurement, construction and project management companies. We aim to deliver safe and sustainable projects and services for our clients in different fields.

This job offers an exciting and technically advanced approach to value added quality control on a wide range of EPC project

Responsibilities What makes you remarkable?

• Report to the Lead Electrical Engineer and lead the development of key electrical engineering deliverables, including single line diagrams, schematic and wiring diagrams, calculations, specifications, and datasheets.
• Execute assigned tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable international codes and standards.
• Prepare and manage procurement-related engineering activities, including issuing material requisitions, responding to technical clarifications, and performing technical bid evaluations.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client‑licensed or third‑party proprietary technologies.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are produced accurately, on time, and meet the expected quality standards.
• Provide technical input during interdisciplinary design reviews and coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Support site teams by addressing technical queries, resolving design issues, and assisting with construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical system design for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical, Power, or Data Center projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and proficiency with international codes and standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NFPA/NEC).
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑standard electrical engineering tools such as ETAP and SKM.
• Direct experience with 230 kV high‑voltage systems; familiarity with EGAT Standard Specifications is an advantage.
• Able to supervise FAT, SAT, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Additional experience in construction or commissioning environments is preferred.
• Experience in Telecommunication System Design—including SCADA, PA/GA, Telephone, LAN, CCTV, Radio, and Access Control systems—is an advantage.
• Possession of an EIT (Engineering Institute of Thailand) professional license
• Highly motivated, well‑organized, and proactive, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with good proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure, and maintains a positive, results‑driven “can‑do” attitude.

About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.