Electrical Power Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading OEM in the marine sector is looking for an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to become a technical specialist. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for training and career progression. Candidates with a strong electrical background and relevant experience will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonuses

Overtime

Vehicle

Training

Technical Progression

Door to Door Pay

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• Electrical-biased engineer with experience in power and propulsion systems.
• Experience as Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, or Navy experience.
• Must possess a UK Passport.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, breakdowns, and commissioning of electrical power systems.
• Compile technical reports to high standards upon job completion.
• Occasional worldwide travel for service duties.

Skills

Electrical qualifications or equivalent

Experience with electrical power systems

Experience with propulsion systems

Familiarity with PLCs

Experience with switchgear

Education

NVQ

HNC

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

WAGO

Job description

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)

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

We offer a fantastic and rare opportunity to join a world-leading OEM renowned for quality products and service. Are you an electrical-biased engineer with experience in power and propulsion systems, or a strong electrical background looking to expand your knowledge and skills?

This role provides the chance to become a technical specialist in the marine sector, working with the latest power and propulsion system technologies. Enjoy a competitive package, official OEM training, and opportunities for career progression. The company has a global presence across industries such as Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation, and Nuclear, with a division focused on automation, power, and propulsion systems for vessels worldwide.

The company values staff development and aims to promote engineers into senior roles through continuous training and progression.

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. Base location: Essex, with occasional worldwide travel
5. Experience working 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. Previous roles as Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, or Navy experience
9. Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, etc.)
10. Must possess a UK Passport