Senior Design Engineer Electrical

Energy Job Search; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to innovate and develop electrical solutions. You will lead design projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency, while collaborating with global teams. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work with top industry experts.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension plan

Income protection

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in electrical design within the oil and gas industries.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and develop customer-centric electrical solutions.
• Lead design projects ensuring compliance and budget adherence.
• Provide technical support globally including installation and testing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Design

CAE Tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Documentation Standards

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Job Description

NOV Kintore is the global HQ and engineering centre for its wireline equipment manufacture and provides after-sales support for all NOV intervention equipment in Europe, Africa, and the CIS. The site is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class engineering solutions within our global Wireline Systems and Wellhead Pressure Control Equipment team. Acting under the guidance of the Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for designing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems using advanced CAE tools across all phases of the project lifecycle—from proposals to completion.

This role requires a strong understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of engineering, with a focus on innovation, detail, and collaboration. You will be a key contributor to our commitment to continual improvement, driving efficiency and performance in line with our business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, and develop customised, customer-centric electrical solutions using advanced CAE tools.
• Lead and execute design projects, including cost estimates, validation, and compliance documentation, ensuring delivery within budget and to client specifications.
• Provide expert technical support across departments and regions, including on-site installation, testing, and client meetings globally.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in electrical design within the oil and gas or related engineering industries.
• Proficiency in CAE tools and engineering documentation standards.
• Strong understanding of industry-specific standards, regulations, and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and design for manufacturability.
• Previous experience in cross-functional, global engineering teams.

What NOV can offer you

Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance | Employee Assistance Programme

Finance & Protection: Pension plan | Income protection | Life Assurance | Personal Accident

Other flexible benefits available for you and your family through salary sacrifice: Dental Insurance | Healthcare Cash Plan | Partner Life Assurance | Critical Illness | Retail vouchers | Gym membership | Cycle to work | Travel Insurance

Why Join Us?

We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting