Electrical Power Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the marine sector is looking for an Electrical Power Systems Engineer, offering a competitive salary and various benefits. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in power and propulsion systems, alongside official training and career development in a prestigious global firm.

Benefits

Bonuses and Overtime

Training and Technical Progression

Enhanced Pension

Door to Door Pay

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, etc.) required.
• Experience with electrical power or propulsion systems desirable.
• Familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, breakdowns, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Work on power systems, propulsion systems, and control systems.
• Compile technical reports after each job.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Experience with electrical power systems

Familiarity with PLCs

Understanding of SCADA systems

Experience with switchgear

Education

NVQ or HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

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

Fantastic and rare opportunity to join a world-leading OEM renowned for product quality and service. Are you an electrical-biased engineer with experience in power and propulsion systems or a strong electrical background seeking 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 receive official OEM training and have opportunities for progression into senior roles. The company has a prestigious global customer portfolio and operates across various industries including Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation, and Nuclear.

The marine division focuses on automation, power, and propulsion systems to ensure vessels operate efficiently worldwide. The company values staff development and promotes continuous training and career 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 accurately after each job
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. Previous roles as Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, or Navy experience
9. Electrical qualifications or equivalent (NVQ, HNC, etc.)
10. Must hold a UK passport