Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ORE Catapult in Blyth is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Research & Engineering team. You will oversee electrical system design, installation, testing and commissioning for diverse offshore renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality and alignment with industry standards.

Key responsibilities include acting as Authorised Person for Low Voltage, leading design activities, and mentoring engineers, while collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver on time

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with a recognised body.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering environment.
• Experience in electrical design, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of substations, transformers, converters, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience with MATLAB, SIMULINK and EPLAN advantageous.
• BS7671 installation and testing standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as Authorised Person for Low Voltage electrical systems across the Blyth site.
• Design authority for electrical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance activities.
• Lead design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise across commercial testing, research and capital projects.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, cost and schedule.
• Support tender preparation, evaluations and interfaces with customers and suppliers.
• Manage electrical contractors and supplier relationships.
• Produce and sign-off engineering reports, drawings and procedures.
• Maintain project and design records to meet accreditation requirements.
• Present progress, proposals and recommendations to colleagues and clients.
• Mentor engineers within the team.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and facility improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO17025.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Team player

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

SIMULINK

EPLAN

Job description

Salary: Competitive

ORE Catapult | Full Time | Hybrid Working

About Us
ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, accelerating the development of technologies that will deliver a net-zero future. Working with industry, academia and government, we help develop, test and validate innovative renewable energy technologies through our world-class facilities and expertise. As the sector continues to evolve, we're looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of offshore renewable energy.

Blyth, Northumberland
Salary: Competitive
ORE Catapult | Full Time | Hybrid Working
About Us
ORE Catapult is the UK's leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, accelerating the development of technologies that will deliver a net-zero future. Working with industry, academia and government, we help develop, test and validate innovative renewable energy technologies through our world-class facilities and expertise. As the sector continues to evolve, we're looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of offshore renewable energy.

The Role
We're looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Research & Engineering team in Blyth. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial, capital and research projects that support the development and testing of offshore renewable energy technologies. You'll play a key role in ensuring our facilities continue to support industry innovation and the transition to net zero.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you'll oversee the design, development, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, providing specialist expertise to support commercial testing, research activities and asset developments. You'll help ensure electrical systems and equipment are operated, maintained and developed in line with industry standards, safety requirements and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities;

• Act as an Authorised Person (AP) and provide technical support for Low Voltage electrical systems across the Blyth site.
• Serve as design authority for electrical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance activities.
• Lead the design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise across commercial testing, research and capital projects.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery against quality, cost and timescale requirements.
• Support tender preparation, technical evaluations and customer and supplier interfaces.
• Manage electrical contractors and supplier relationships.
• Produce, review and technically sign off engineering reports, drawings and procedures.
• Maintain accurate project and design records in line with business, customer and accreditation requirements.
• Present project progress, engineering proposals and technical recommendations to colleagues, management and clients.
• Mentor and support the development of engineers within the team.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and facility enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO17025.

About You;

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership with a recognised professional body.
• 5+ year's experience in a relevant electrical engineering environment.
• Experience in electrical design, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including substations, transformers, converters, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience of electrical equipment testing and protection settings.
• Experience of electrical and mechanical power generation equipment.
• Experience using engineering software such as MATLAB, SIMULINK and EPLAN is advantageous
• Detailed knowledge of BS7671 installation and testing standards.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A motivated team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines.

Why Join Us?

• Work at the forefront of offshore renewable energy innovation.
• Support the development of technologies that contribute to the UK's net-zero ambitions.
• Access unique testing facilities and work on a diverse range of projects.
• Collaborate with leading engineers, researchers and industry partners.
• Be part of an organisation making a real impact on the future of clean energy.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to apply your expertise to innovative projects that are shaping the future of offshore renewable energy, we'd love to hear from you.