Electrical Engineer - Platform Systems

Matchtech; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Platform Systems on a contract basis to support a River Class Destroyer programme. You will contribute to the electrical solution through technical documentation, design coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include developing diagrams and schedules, maintaining specifications, and supporting change control and design governance across internal and external teams within a naval engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering in marine/defence or complex engineering environment.
• Ability to develop and interpret Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules and technical specifications.
• Experience producing, reviewing and managing technical engineering documentation.
• Understanding of change control, configuration management and design governance.

Responsibilities

• Author, develop and manage Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules, keyplans and Schedules of Work.
• Prepare and maintain Technical Equipment Specifications and other contractual deliverables.
• Support the Senior and Principal Engineers in delivering electrical platform systems activities.
• Provide change management and configuration management support.
• Review OEM documentation and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Identify, manage and support implementation of electrical design rules.
• Participate in compartment and routed system model reviews, PQ reviews and closure activities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders while supporting product safety engineers and wider project teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Marine/naval experience

Single Line Diagrams

Cable schedules

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & change control

Project coordination

Education

Electrical engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Platform Systems for a contract role within the maritime and naval engineering sector. Working as part of the Stage 1 Electrical Platform Systems Engineering Team, you will support the development of the electrical solution for a River Class Destroyer through technical documentation, design coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author, develop and manage Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules, keyplans and Schedules of Work
• Prepare and maintain Technical Equipment Specifications and other contractual deliverables
• Support the Senior and Principal Engineers in the delivery of electrical platform systems activities
• Provide change management and configuration management support
• Review OEM documentation and ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Identify, manage and support the implementation of electrical design rules
• Participate in compartment and routed system model reviews, PQ reviews and closure activities
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders while supporting product safety engineers and wider project teams

Job Requirements:

• Experience in electrical engineering, ideally within a marine, naval, defence or complex engineering environment
• Understanding of electrical functional design and platform systems engineering
• Ability to develop and interpret Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules and technical specifications
• Experience producing, reviewing and managing technical engineering documentation
• Understanding of change control, configuration management and design governance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across internal and external teams
• Ability to manage workloads proactively and work effectively as a self-starter
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent technical experience

Contract Details:

This is a contract opportunity offering the chance to contribute to a significant naval engineering programme and support the development of complex electrical platform systems.
If you are an Electrical Engineer with experience in technical documentation, electrical design and systems engineering, to support the delivery of this important maritime project.