Electrical Design Engineer

Royal IHC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a proactive Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Newcastle. The role involves working on bespoke engineering projects within the Offshore Energy sector, requiring strong design skills, project planning, and technical support capabilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in marine systems and relevant safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in bespoke engineering.
• Experienced in machine control and instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of IEC61508, IEC61511, and IEC13849 standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical design and specification writing.
• Delivery of complex engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support for commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical Design

Specification Writing

Costing of Projects

Technical Support

Inspection and Test

Electrical CAD

Project Planning

Tools

Eplan Electric P8

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Electrical Design Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Royal IHC

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The role:

We are currently seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join our Electrical Design Team based in our offices in Newcastle city centre. Working on a variety of exciting and bespoke engineering projects for our Offshore Energy product market group.

You will be responsible for:

• Electrical Design.
• Specification Writing.
• Specifying of parts.
• Costing of Projects.
• Technical Support to Customers.
• Inspection and Test / FAT writing.
• working on Electrical Department Standardisation and Efficiency Initiatives.
• Undertake the electrical design of work packs or projects with minimal supervision.
• Delivery of complex engineering solutions to agreed time scales and budgets.
• Ability to estimate, forecast, plan and execute to agreed plans.
• Provide technical support and guidance for commissioning and installation activities.
• Active engagement in Teams across the business.
• Willing to challenge themselves and further their knowledge and experience as well as that of the business.

Job requirements:

• Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment
• Experienced in designing:
• Machine control and instrumentation systems
• Motor starter or VSD design
• Experienced in Electrical CAD packages.
• Experienced in working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project based organization
• Eplan Electric P8 experience
• Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore environment
• Working knowledge of DNV GL & Lloyds rules
• Experience of working with Subsea Vehicles including design of High Voltage systems
• Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)
• Commissioning & Test experience (advantageous)
• active and participating member of teams, department and project teams
• A high level of competence with IT systems and tools

Note:

• This role may require national and international travel