Electrical Project Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Elrick; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join the Electrical Controls & Instrumentation team in Westhill, with hybrid working from the UK. The role covers electrical control and instrumentation for commercial and defence diving, including gas analysis, environmental controls, and satellite systems across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will support design, create documentation, manage BOMs, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams, with opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic/manufacturing engineering degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical design and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in 2D/3D drafting (AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar).
• Preparation and maintenance of project documentation including specifications and drawings.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Previous diving or subsea equipment design experience would be advantageous.
• Any relevant diving qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering design input to new products and provide support to the existing product range by answering queries and providing engineering solutions.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and create part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification, and reports.
• Checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.
• Compliance to internal and external standards & regulations.

Skills

Electrical design

2D/3D drafting

Project documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Product lifecycle management

Diving/subsea experience

Manufacturing techniques

Instrumentation systems knowledge

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

About the Role

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Electrical Project Engineer
Westhill with Hybrid working
Full-Time, Permanent

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join JFD, working across a diverse product range within the commercial and defence diving sectors where we are a leading technology and service provider. The role spans electrical control and instrumentation for commercial saturation diving—supporting digital diver communications, integrated monitoring and bell control systems—as well as hyperbaric life‑support systems that incorporate high‑accuracy gas analysis and environmental controls capable of operating at high pressures in mixed‑gas environments.

You will also contribute to defence diving products, including electronically controlled rebreathers and tactical delivery vehicles using advanced battery technology and automation, and support the NATO submarine rescue capability delivered by JFD under a long‑term service contract. As part of the Electrical Controls & Instrumentation team, you will provide engineering design solutions and through‑life support, from developing new products to meet client and internal specifications, to maintaining legacy systems and managing obsolescence through targeted upgrades.

What you'll be doing:

• Support engineering design input to new products and provide support to the existing product range by answering queries and providing engineering solutions.
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and create part numbers and bill of materials.
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly.
• instructions, test procedures, certification, and reports.
• Checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.
• Compliance to internal and external standards & regulations.

What we're looking for:

• Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of electrical design and manufacturing of instrumentation systems
• Experience in 2D /3D drafting (AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar)
• Preparation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation including specifications and drawings
• Ability to co-ordinate with cross functional teams including and design standards mechanical engineers
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques
• Demonstrated experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages
• Previous diving or subsea equipment design experience would be advantageous
• Any relevant diving qualifications would be advantageous

Why join us:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development andorganisationalvisibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services companyoperatingacross Energy,Defence, and Maritime Transpor t. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology,expertise, and collaboration.
Visit our website at:Home | James Fisher and Sons plcFor more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link:About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, deliveringcutting-edgediving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide,JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training.We’realso at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.