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Our client, a leading company in the marine sector, is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This is a permanent position offering a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in marine electrical engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Electrical Engineering solutions that fulfil client requirements, progressing from requirements capture, through concept design to product development, commissioning, and in-service support.
- Investigate safety and technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Develop circuit diagrams for motor control equipment including direct-on-line and variable speed drives.
- Develop cable connection diagrams for motor control and control console equipment.
- Provide technical reference and guidance to equipment suppliers, internal departments, and customers.
- Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance and approval to suppliers.
- Check the technical work of others and provide technical guidance to colleagues in other departments as well as to suppliers and customers.
- Create technical design appraisal documents for submission to marine classification societies.
- Conduct Arc Flash assessments and other calculations to substantiate designs.
- Perform other reasonable tasks deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the business.
Job Requirements:
- BEng in an Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
- Chartered Engineer with a relevant institute (an advantage).
- Experience in electrical engineering with a focus on highly regulated industries.
- Competence in developing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.
- Experience in the selection and programming of PLCs, motion control, and serial communication network systems.
- Ability to create technical equipment specifications, test procedures, design reports, test reports, and service/instruction manuals in accordance with marine and military standards.
- Proficient in using recognised CAD packages (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN) for producing drawings and schematic diagrams.
- Proficient user of MS Office suite of programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Conversant with BS EN 8888 for the production of drawings.
Benefits:
- Challenging and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to work on innovative marine projects
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a skilled Electrical Design Engineer looking to further your career in the marine industry, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
