Principal Electrical Engineer

AJP Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Gateshead. The role involves preparing electrical schematics using 2D CAD systems and providing technical support for marine electrical equipment. Candidates should have a B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD or EPLAN, and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential as you'll work closely with customers and suppliers in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Competent user of an electrical CAD package.
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Basic knowledge of FMECA, HAZOP analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical schematics and cable diagrams.
• Provide technical support to customers and suppliers.
• Manage supplier interfaces and provide test result approval.

Skills

Electrical schematics preparation

Technical support

Problem-solving techniques

2D CAD systems

Communication skills

Education

B.Eng. / B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

The Role

Prepare electrical schematics and block cable diagrams using 2D CAD systems, as well as specialist electrical design software (e.g., Auto-CAD Electrical, EPLAN, WSCAD etc.)

Prepare and maintain technical specifications, commissioning and system test procedures for marine electrical equipment.

Provide technical support to internal and external customers as required.

Assist in the review, co-ordination and approval of technical documentation received from suppliers and customers (particularly with respect to motors, variable speed drives and the design / layout of control panels and operator control stations).

Provide technical support to tender activities including estimating, specification development and bid compliance review.

Carry out electrical calculations associated with equipment sizing, harmonic emissions and arc flash electrical safety assessments.

Review configuration of motor variable speed drive control systems.

Identify and develop R&D and Continuous Improvement opportunities.

Be self-motivated, prepared to use their own initiative and able to work independently, or work effectively as part of a multidisciplined team.

Investigate Product Safety and Technical problems using structured problem-solving techniques.

Manage supplier interfaces and provide technical assistance / test result approval to suppliers.

Other reasonable technical tasks as deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the business.

The Person

B.Eng. / B.Sc. in either Electrical Engineering / Control Engineering, or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.

Competent user of a recognised electrical CAD package (AutoCAD, EPLAN, etc.) in the production of electrical drawings and schematics.

Creation of control panel layout drawings and Engineering Bills of Materials.

Good understanding of fundamental electrical and mechanical principles, with experience of practical engineering applications intended for use in a marine environment, or related industries.

Experience of working in a highly regulated industry.

Knowledge of AC induction motor / PM motor control systems and variable speed drive technologies.

Knowledge of EMC and harmonic emission control practices.

Knowledge of design verification and validation processes to ensure equipment complies with customer requirements.

Basic knowledge of electrical equipment reliability and safety control mechanisms and how these are verified using FMECA, HAZOP and ARM analysis tools.

Excellent written & verbal communications

Operation of 2D CAD systems

Configuration control using data management systems

Knowledge of the engineering change / version control process