Electrical Power Systems Engineer

The Construction Index Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join their marine sector team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge power and propulsion technologies while receiving official OEM training. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining electrical systems, ensuring vessels operate at peak efficiency. With a strong focus on employee development, this company provides a supportive environment for engineers to progress into senior roles. Enjoy a competitive salary package, including bonuses and a comprehensive benefits scheme, while contributing to a global leader in the engineering sector.

Benefits

Bonuses

Overtime Pay

Vehicle

Training

Technical Progression

Door to Door Pay

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical power or propulsion systems is essential.
• Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain electrical power and propulsion systems.
• Compile technical reports after job completion.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems

Propulsion Systems

Technical Reporting

Service Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

Education

Electrical Qualifications (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Allan Bradley

Mitsubishi

WAGO

Job description

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Posted: 14/04/2025
• Listed in: Electrical Engineering
• Reference: 57951_1744640019

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 on offer to join a world leading OEM that is renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical biased engineer who has experience with power and propulsion systems and associated machinery or a strong electrical background who is looking to increase your knowledge and skill set?

A fantastic opportunity on offer to become a true technical specialist in the marine sector whilst working with and on the latest power and propulsion systems technologies. Earn a great package whilst consistently receiving official OEM training & progressing into more senior positions further down the line. This company is a worldwide provider and has a prestigious portfolio of customers.

This company is a leading manufacturer and has a global presence within various industries, including Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation, and Nuclear. This division of the business specialises in the marine sector, focusing on automation, power & propulsion systems. This is to keep vessels of all sizes across the world to continuously operate seamlessly and to the highest efficiency possible. They believe in their staff, support development, and are keen to progress engineers into more senior positions via continuous training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service, maintenance, breakdowns, and commissioning
2. Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems, and associated control systems
3. Compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job
4. Main base (Essex) - with Occasional Worldwide Travel

Minimum Requirements:

1. Experience working with electrical power or propulsion systems
2. Familiar with PLCs, SCADA, Software packages - (Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)
3. Experience with Switchgear/Switchboards
4. Experience as a Service Engineer/Maintenance Engineer/Marine Engineer/Navy
5. Electrical qualifications or time served (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
6. Must have a UK Passport