Electrical Design Engineer

National Oilwell Varco; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on innovative solutions across various systems. In this role, you will lead projects, create high-performance electrical designs, and collaborate with teams worldwide. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have experience in electromechanical systems, project leadership, and technical compliance. This position offers opportunities for international travel and involvement in cutting-edge energy technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or MSc Degree in Electrical (or related) Engineering.
• Previous experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical system design and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative electrical designs and solutions.
• Lead small to medium design projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and deliver engineering analysis.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project leadership

Troubleshooting electromechanical systems

3D CAD proficiency

Familiarity with ISO 9001

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelors or MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Ready to put your engineering talent to work on industry-leading technology? NOV Wireline Intervention & Stimulation Equipment is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our global engineering team and help deliver innovative solutions across Wireline Systems, Wellhead Pressure Control Equipment, and electromechanical machinery used worldwide.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer and multidisciplinary teams to design high-performance hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems. You’ll tackle challenging projects, expand your technical skills, and play a key part in driving continuous improvement across our business.

What You’ll Do

• Create innovative, customer-centric electrical designs and solutions
• Deliver engineering analysis, testing, and validation
• Lead small–medium design projects with support from the Principal Engineer
• Prepare cost estimates and ensure your work stays on budget
• Develop efficient, cost-effective designs while leveraging existing components
• Produce and check drawings, manuals, reports, and technical documents
• Participate in contract reviews, internal design meetings, and customer engagements
• Support factory acceptance tests and development of test programs
• Manage engineering change processes and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate globally across departments and support field activities as needed
• Travel internationally for client meetings, commissioning, testing, and installations

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Bachelors with Honours or MSc Degree in Electrical (or related) Engineering

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar engineering role
• Proven ability to lead electrical design projects within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of electromechanical system design and troubleshooting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (Desirable)
• Knowledge of:
  • Energy industry operations, wireline intervention, and completion methods
  • Wireline winches, masts, and associated equipment
  • Preparing technical files for European regulatory compliance

Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and documents
• Familiarity with ISO 9001
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Knowledge of IEC Standards, EU Directives, CE Marking, ATEX, IECEx, Norsok
• 3D CAD proficiency
• Working knowledge of Eplan (Desirable)
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and PLM/PDM systems (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a global team pushing the boundaries of engineering design — all while gaining hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technology and real‑world applications. Expect variety, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of building the next generation of energy technology.