Principal Electrical Power Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical Power Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves the design and definition of electrical power systems for next-generation submarine projects. You'll engage with customers and suppliers to solve complex problems while guiding junior team members. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects while benefiting from a competitive pension scheme and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems.

Responsibilities

• Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment.
• Managing associated technical risks and providing technical advice.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AC and DC Electrical Power Systems

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Chartership

Job description

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Principal Electrical Power Engineer, Preston

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Electrical Power Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Weymouth, Filton, Portsmouth, Frimley, Manchester – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

What you’ll be doing:

• Functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment
• Authoring and reviewing technical documentation
• Managing associated technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies
• Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems
• Taking a leading role by guiding more junior members of the team through the systems definition process
• Opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including BAE, customer, and supplier sites

Your skills and experiences:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering experience
• Engineering Chartership required (or significant progress towards Chartership)
• Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Electrical Power Systems Definition team:

Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia, and the United States, you will be part of the Electrical Power team responsible for defining the needs of equipment, system elements required for the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modeling, and build outputs. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict role eligibility. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency for meaningful checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, we encourage early submission of your application.