Electrical Engineer (Product Design) in Southampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to work on exciting projects at Portsmouth Naval Base. The role involves producing design solutions, preparing drawings, and liaising with partners. Candidates should have essential knowledge of electrical systems and relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits including pension schemes and health plans are provided. Closing date for applications is November 10, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of Electrical Systems theory.
• Good understanding of Electrical Design Standards.
• Experience with Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce Installation Design Solutions for new equipment.
• Prepare Electrical/System Drawings and Bill of Materials.
• Liaise with MoD Customer and Industry Partners.
• Undertake Ship Surveys for Design Integration.

Skills

Electrical Systems theory

Electrical Design Standards

Electrical Installation Practices

Electrical Distribution Systems

CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets

Microsoft Office

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer | Location: Portsmouth Naval Base.
Salary: Up to 42,000 depending on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms.
• Preparation of Electrical/System Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Cable Data Sheets, Bill of Materials and associated Installation Instructions.
• Liaison with MoD Customer and Industry Partners throughout the Design process developing agreed Equipment Integration Requirements.
• Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Ship Power and Load Chart Management.
• Configure and maintain Ship Databases for Electrical Power Distribution and Blown Fibre Networks.
• Produce Ship/Equipment Feasibility Studies.
• Collaborate with in‑house Mechanical, Structural, HVAC and Project Management Teams.
• Collaborate with Industry Partners and Technical Authorities.
• Support Ship‑build and Submarine electrical detailed design activities.
• Provide technical input to the Product Safety of Design Services deliverables.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of Electrical Systems theory.
• Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices and Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Working knowledge/understanding of CAD/Engineering Drawing Toolsets.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office applications.
• ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• All candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance to SC level.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Green car scheme.
• Private health plans and shopping discounts.
• Eligibility for annual incentive.

Design Services Electrical Team

Our team of engineers is sourced from a combination of Industry, Armed Forces Service Leavers and our own BAE Apprenticeship Schemes. Working in tandem with our Structures & Outfit, HVAC, Mechanical & Piping and Safety Teams we provide through‑life electrical engineering support to all Royal Naval Surface Fleet, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Submarine Platforms.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

If you have a health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. All applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous UK experience for higher levels of vetting.

Closing Date: 10th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

To apply, please press the Apply button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.