Electrical design engineer

Marine Resources; Southampton; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

6-month contract

Southampton role

Job summary

Marine Resources seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Southampton. You will design and validate complex electrical systems for advanced marine applications, collaborating with software, mechanical, and marine teams from concept to delivery.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) and at least three years of marine electrical design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and marine standards. Competitive day rate and extension potential apply.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering.
• Minimum three years' electrical design experience in marine sector.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD.
• Solid knowledge of marine electrical systems and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution and instrumentation.
• Develop and integrate electrical solutions within vessel designs.
• Produce schematics, layouts, specifications, and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with marine regulations and class requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and marine teams to meet objectives.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues throughout the design process.
• Prepare design records and test documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Marine systems

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN Bus

NMEA 2000

Ethernet

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer Southampton 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) GBP450 - GBP500 per Day

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within an innovative marine engineering environment?

Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This position will play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and validation of complex electrical systems for advanced marine applications. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to delivery.

The Role:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and marine engineering teams to deliver robust and reliable engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, propulsion control, communications, and instrumentation systems.
• Develop and integrate electrical solutions within wider vessel and marine system designs.
• Produce electrical schematics, layouts, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant marine regulations, industry standards, and classification society requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues throughout the design and development process.
• Prepare detailed reports, test documentation, and design records.

Requirements Essential:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in electrical design within the marine sector.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and marine electrical systems.
• Knowledge of marine industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Desirable:

• Experience with sensor integration and marine instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and networks such as Ethernet, CAN Bus, and NMEA 2000.
• Familiarity with electric or hybrid propulsion systems and power management technologies.
• Previous experience working on complex marine engineering projects.

What's on Offer?:

• Competitive day rate of GBP450 - GBP500 per day.
• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative marine engineering projects.
• Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment.
• Southampton-based role with immediate project involvement.

If you are an Electrical Design Engineer with marine industry experience and are seeking a challenging contract opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.