Electrical Engineer

Extension Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Extension Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a global engineering client for an Electrical Engineer in Blyth, Northumberland. The role covers design, development, testing, commissioning and ongoing improvement of advanced electrical systems used on complex global projects.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient projects, designing electrical systems, control panels, power distribution, producing schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation, plus

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in industrial or project-based engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Understanding of PLCs and automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and project support.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution solutions.
• Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Supporting PLC, HMI, and automation system integration.
• Carrying out electrical calculations, analysis, and component selection.
• Participating in FAT and SAT.
• Providing technical support during manufacturing, installation, and service activities.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Motors & drives

Sensors & control systems

PLC & automation

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Travel for commissioning

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team in Blyth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to work on highly specialised equipment, supporting the design, development, testing, commissioning, and ongoing improvement of advanced electrical systems used on complex global projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

• Designing electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution solutions.
• Producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Supporting PLC, HMI, and automation system integration.
• Carrying out electrical calculations, analysis, and component selection.
• Participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Providing technical support during manufacturing, installation, and service activities.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and best practices.

About You

To succeed as an Electrical Engineer, you will ideally have a strong background in electrical design within marine, offshore, manufacturing, industrial automation, or heavy engineering environments.

Requirements

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in an industrial or project-based engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Understanding of PLCs and automation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel when required for commissioning and project support.

Our client invests heavily in employee development and offers an excellent benefits package.