Design Engineer

Synergize Consulting; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineering professional to produce design solutions for maritime platforms. The role involves collaborating with various teams and industry partners while ensuring compliance with electrical design standards. Candidates should have knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. The position is initially onsite in Portsmouth with a shift to a hybrid model after three months.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.

Responsibilities

• Produce Installation Design Solutions for new equipment integration.
• Liaise with MoD Customer and Industry Partners during the Design process.
• Undertake Ship Surveys for Design Integration.
• Maintain Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution.
• Collaborate with in-house teams for detailed design activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory

Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards

Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices

Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets

IT literate in Microsoft Office applications

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

This role is initially onsite in Portsmouth but will revert to a hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote after 3 months.

What you’ll be doing:

• Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. These solutions consist of Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions.
• Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process developing agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
• Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management.
• Configuring and Maintaining Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
• Production of Ship/Equipment Feasibility Studies.
• Collaborate with in-house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams.
• Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities.
• Support Ship-build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities.
• Provide a technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of Electrical Systems theory
• Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards
• Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems
• Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets
• IT literate in Microsoft Office applications
• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• All Candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level