Engineer (Electrical)

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashplan option

Job summary

RNLI seeks an engineer to design, integrate and support marine electrical and electronic systems for lifeboats and related equipment. You will work with project teams to deliver reliable solutions and ensure compliance with RNLI standards.

The role emphasises fault finding, investigations and technical documentation, with opportunities to contribute to research and development while supporting the lifesaving mission.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to marine electrical, marine electronics, electrical/electronic systems engineering, or a closely related engineering role.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word; experience with electrical design tools, CAD packages or system documentation tools is beneficial.
• Engineering qualification equivalent to England, Wales & Northern Ireland Level 6, or Level 5 with extra experience.
• Able to demonstrate working towards Engineering Council registration at Incorporated / Chartered Engineer level.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, integration and support of marine electrical and electronic systems and procedures in line with RNLI standards.
• Undertake technical investigations, fault-finding, trials and analysis across electrical/electronic systems.
• Produce and review technical outputs such as system requirements, electrical drawings, installation guidance and test plans.

Skills

Marine electrical

Marine electronics

English language

Education

Engineering degree (Level 6)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

CAD tools

Job description

You will focus on the marine electrical and electronic systems that keep our lifeboats, lifeguard fleet and associated equipment safe, reliable and ready for service. Key areas include:

• Ensuring the design, integration and support of marine electrical and electronic systems, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with RNLI Engineering Processes and Standards.
• Undertaking technical investigations, fault finding, trials and analysis across electrical and electronic systems.
• Producing and reviewing technical outputs such as system requirements, electrical drawings, installation guidance, specifications, test plans and supporting engineering documentation.
• Working with Engineering & Supply delivery teams, project managers, suppliers and operational colleagues to deliver practical marine electrical/electronics solutions to agreed timescales.
• Supporting research, development and improvement projects involving onboard systems, communications, navigation, power distribution, control systems and related marine technologies.
  This is not an operational seagoing position, however due to the nature of the role, it is desirable, but not essential, that the post holder be operationally seagoing and as such capable of going afloat in all sea conditions., You'll be a strong team player with practical marine electrical and/or electronics experience, able to problem solve, fault find and think analytically while managing a demanding workload with changing priorities.
• To be considered you will need:
• Experience relevant to the appropriate grade in marine electrical, marine electronics, electrical/electronic systems engineering, or a closely related engineering role.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word; experience with electrical design tools, CAD packages or system documentation tools would be beneficial.
• Engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales & Northern Ireland qualification level 6 as defined by UK government, or at level 5 with proven additional experience.
• Able to demonstrate working towards and an expectation to achieve Engineering Council registration at Incorporated / Chartered Engineer level.
• A good understanding of spoken and written English.

So, if you have marine electrical or electronics experience and want to apply it to work with a clear lifesaving purpose, this could be the role for you.

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. Every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we're constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability., Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

£42,479 - £49,976 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time,

• Salary £42,479 - £49,976 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option