Electrical Design Engineer - Contractor

ETS-Lindgren GmbH; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Maritime Solutions in Rugeley, Staffordshire, seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The role involves producing bespoke electrical designs for harsh environments and requires on-site presence four days a week, reducing to two after induction.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams and maintain rigorous documentation. Key responsibilities include designing schematics, ensuring compliance, selecting components, and contributing to technical specifications.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical design and system specification.
• Good working knowledge of relevant electrical standards and regulations.
• Experience in schematic capture and reviewing electrical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electrical schematics and control systems.
• Analyse, verify, and optimise electrical designs to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Generate technical requirements and specifications for electrical systems.
• Capture, document, and maintain electrical schematics to a high standard.
• Select suitable cables and protective devices, considering safety, function, and cost.
• Provide technical input on component selection and system configuration.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Participate in internal and customer-facing meetings as required.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in line with ESCO’s engineering procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

System specification

Electrical standards

Schematic capture

Documentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexible engineering approach

Defence/industrial applications

Electronics/control systems

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zuken E3

Job description

Are you a contract Electrical Design Engineer looking to apply your expertise to diverse, technically challenging projects? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your insight helps shape innovative solutions?

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer - Contractor to support our project team at ESCO Maritime Solutions, based in Rugeley, Staffordshire. You will play a key role in producing bespoke electrical designs that underpin the development of complex equipment for harsh and demanding environments.

There will be a requirement to be on-site 4 days a week initially and then a minimum of 2 days per week after the 3-month induction period.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electrical schematics and control systems.
• Analyse, verify, and optimise electrical designs to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Generate technical requirements and specifications for electrical systems.
• Capture, document, and maintain electrical schematics to a high standard.
• Select suitable cables and protective devices, considering safety, function, and cost.
• Provide technical input on component selection and system configuration.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Participate in internal and customer-facing meetings where required.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in line with ESCO’s engineering procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical design and system specification.
• Good working knowledge of relevant electrical standards and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
• Experience in schematic capture and reviewing electrical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A flexible, solutions-oriented engineering approach.
• Experience in the design of electrical systems for defence or industrial applications.
• Familiarity with Zuken E3.
• Knowledge of electronics, control systems, or signal processing.

At ESCO Maritime Solutions, you will join a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment, working on meaningful and technically rewarding projects. While this is a contract role, you will be treated as an integral part of the team and empowered to make a tangible impact through your expertise.

Note:

All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.

**This role has been assessed as Inside IR35**