Principal Electrical Engineer

AJP Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the North East of England. The successful candidate will prepare electrical schematics, provide technical support, and manage supplier interfaces. A B.Eng./B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD or EPLAN, is essential. This role requires a proactive individual with experience in regulated industries who can work effectively both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• B.Eng./B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Competent user of electrical CAD software.
• Experience in regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical schematics and block cable diagrams.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Manage supplier interfaces for technical assistance.

Skills

Electrical CAD package competency

Communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

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.