Electrical Engineer

ASCO - Workforce Solutions; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support ongoing engineering activities in the P&A Applications group. This position requires expertise in electrical system design for drilling and well intervention equipment, compliance with offshore standards, and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering and have a strong background in interfacing and system integration. The role offers a full-time position with a hybrid work model post-probation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical system design within drilling, workover, or well intervention environments.
• Experience in equipment interfacing and integrated system development.
• Knowledge of offshore electrical standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Willingness to support offshore mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical system design for drilling and well intervention equipment.
• Development of electrical architecture including power generation systems.
• Supporting design reviews and technical documentation.
• Supporting design reviews and technical documentation
• Ensuring compliance with offshore standards and UKCS regulatory requirements
• Providing engineering support to the compact workover rig programme

Skills

Electrical system design

Equipment interfacing

Technical problem solving

Communication skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Overview

Location: Blackburn (Site-Based - Hybrid Available Post-Probation)

Work Type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 9-Day Fortnight Available (Staff). Potential Future Offshore Mobilisations.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support ongoing engineering activities within their P&A Applications group. This role will focus on electrical design and interfacing activities associated with a compact workover rig programme supporting well Plug & Abandonment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical system design for drilling and well intervention equipment
• Development of electrical architecture including power generation systems
• Equipment interfacing and system integration activities
• Supporting design reviews and technical documentation
• Ensuring compliance with offshore standards and UKCS regulatory requirements
• Providing engineering support to the compact workover rig programme

Requirements

• Strong background in electrical system design within drilling, workover, or well intervention environments
• Experience in equipment interfacing and integrated system development
• Knowledge of offshore electrical standards and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Willingness to support potential future offshore mobilisation

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred or working towards
• Relevant offshore certification advantageous (if mobilisation required)

Minimum Competencies

• Electrical design and schematic development
• Power distribution and generation system knowledge
• System integration and interface management
• Technical problem solving and analytical capability
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Competencies

• Experience with workover rigs or offshore drilling assets
• Familiarity with UKCS regulatory framework
• Experience supporting P&A operations
• Previous offshore project exposure