Electrical Power Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Electrical Power Systems Engineer specializing in marine technology. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for technical training and career progression, working with cutting-edge power and propulsion systems. Join a prestigious organization that values staff development in a global environment.

Benefits

Vehicle provided

Enhanced pension

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical propulsion or power systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Background as a Service Engineer or Navy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical power systems.
• Compile technical reports upon job completion.
• Travel occasionally for worldwide assignments.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Propulsion systems

PLC experience

SCADA familiarity

Technical reporting

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or similar)

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)

£44,000 - £46,000 Basic + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE £75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package

Fantastic and rare opportunity to join a world-leading OEM renowned for the quality of their products and level of service. Are you an electrical-biased engineer with experience in power and propulsion systems and associated machinery, or a strong electrical background looking to expand your knowledge and skills?

This role offers the chance to become a technical specialist in the marine sector, working with the latest power and propulsion system technologies. You will earn a competitive package while receiving official OEM training and opportunities for career progression. The company has a prestigious global customer portfolio.

As a leading manufacturer with a global presence across industries such as Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation, and Nuclear, this division specializes in automation, power, and propulsion systems for vessels worldwide, ensuring seamless and efficient operation. The company values staff development and promotes engineers into senior roles through continuous training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service, maintenance, breakdowns, and commissioning of electrical power and propulsion systems.
2. Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems, and associated control systems.
3. Compiling technical reports promptly and to a high standard upon job completion.
4. Based mainly in Essex with occasional worldwide travel.
5. Experience with electrical power or propulsion systems.
6. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and software packages (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO).
7. Experience with switchgear and switchboards.
8. Background as a Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, or Navy experience.
9. Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, or similar).
10. Must hold a UK Passport.