Marine Electrical Design Engineer

HSB Technical; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Marine Electrical Design Engineer in the Tees Valley area. The successful candidate will handle key responsibilities in the marine and offshore design lifecycle, producing technical documents and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, strong skills in electrical design tools, and a willingness to travel offshore as needed.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Private medical options

Ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electrical systems design and commissioning in marine or offshore environments.
• Confident interpreting class society rules and offshore standards.
• Willingness to travel internationally and offshore.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the complete electrical design lifecycle.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Support and carry out onshore and offshore commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Electrical design tools

Strong communication skills

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical

PLC and SCADA systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Marine Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Position: Marine Electrical Design Engineer

Job ID: 2782/11

Location: North East (Teesside)

Rate/Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: Offshore allowances, BOSIET training provided, flexible working, pension, private medical options, ongoing CPD, career development opportunities

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

Typically, this person will be an experienced electrical engineer with a strong marine or offshore background, responsible for delivering electrical design and commissioning activities from concept through to final handover. They will play a key role in supporting complex projects across offshore renewables, floating wind, subsea systems, and vessel integration. This individual should be confident operating in both office-based design phases and active offshore/on-site commissioning environments.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity, operating globally within the marine, energy transition, and offshore engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the complete electrical design lifecycle of marine and offshore systems, including power, control, automation, and distribution
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including Basis of Design (BoD), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT, SAT, and SIT procedures, test reports, and calculations
• Design and develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, alarm lists, panel layouts, and I/O schedules tailored to marine/offshore installations
• Support and carry out factory acceptance testing, onshore and offshore commissioning, and system integration testing in line with marine safety and class compliance standards
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to prepare technical RFQs and evaluate marine-grade components (e.g., connectors, junction boxes, motors, VFDs)
• Provide guidance to production and fabrication teams, resolving issues during the build phase, red-lining documentation, and creating as-built drawings
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards (e.g., IEC 60092, IEEE 45, DNVGL, ABS, Lloyd's Register, SOLAS, IMO)
• Contribute to formal design reviews, risk assessments, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and FMECA workshops
• Interface with clients, offshore installation teams, and third-party contractors during project execution
• Produce final project handover documentation packages, including updated drawings, manuals, and maintenance schedules
• Support ongoing product development, R&D efforts, and innovation initiatives related to floating energy platforms and marine automation

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, or Marine Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven track record in the design and commissioning of electrical systems in marine, shipbuilding, or offshore energy environments
• Proficient in electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and 3D modelling platforms
• Strong working knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, VSDs, and motor control systems used in marine or subsea systems
• Familiar with marine power generation, load analysis, cable routing, grounding/bonding systems, and fault current calculations
• Confident interpreting and working to class society rules and offshore standards
• Willingness to travel internationally and offshore, sometimes at short notice, including to shipyards, offshore platforms, and renewable installations
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors
• Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Offshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET) desirable – training provided if required

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.