Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Newsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ORE Catapult in Blyth is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Research & Engineering team. You will lead design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of offshore energy projects, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires chartered status or working towards it, a degree in electrical engineering, and hands-on expertise with substations, transformers, protection schemes, and power generation

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical design, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including substations, transformers, converters, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience testing electrical equipment and protection settings.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical power generation equipment.
• MATLAB, SIMULINK and EPLAN experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of BS7671 installation and testing standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as design authority for electrical installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
• Lead design, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Provide technical expertise across testing, research and capital projects.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, cost and time controls.
• Support tender preparation, technical evaluations and interfaces.
• Manage electrical contractors and supplier relationships.
• Produce and sign off engineering reports, drawings and procedures.
• Maintain accurate project and design records and documents.
• Present progress and recommendations to colleagues and clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers within the team.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and facility enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Substations

Protection systems

Project leadership

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SIMULINK

EPLAN

Job description

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 isadvantageous
• 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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the full duration of their employment.