Electrical Design Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore engineering business in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves specifying and designing control systems, developing PLC and SCADA systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree qualification and experience in safety automation, along with PLC programming skills. Competitive salary between £40,000-£60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent.
• Experienced in designing and commissioning safety automation and control systems for marine and/or hazardous environments.
• Understands PLC programming for safety and process applications.

Responsibilities

• Specifies and designs control system circuits.
• Develops and simulates PLC, HMI/SCADA systems.
• Checks and approves electrical schematics.

Skills

PLC programming

Safety automation and control systems design

SIemens TIA Portal

On-site commissioning and fault-finding

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer — Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom — £40,000-£60,000 + benefits

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading offshore engineering business delivering offshore equipment to oil & gas, energy/wind industries. They are now looking to bring an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work on their exciting and varied projects.

Responsibilities

• Specifies and designs control system circuits and documentation.
• Develops and simulates PLC, HMI/SCADA systems and software.
• Configures and commissions inverter drives.
• Checks and approves electrical schematics.
• Checks calculations and architecture.
• Conducts functional safety studies.
• Reviews designs against DNV and/or other standards.
• Selects and procures control system components.
• Contributes to sales proposals.
• Liaises with suppliers for expediting purposes.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent.
• Experienced in designing and commissioning safety automation and control systems for marine and/or hazardous environments.
• Understands PLC programming for safety and process applications.
• On-site commissioning and fault-finding experience.
• Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Experience with DNV certification (optional).
• Experience with SIL (optional).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or get in touch with Eleni Avgenaki at Jackson Hogg for a confidential chat.