Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Expleo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy located in Southampton is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have extensive marine experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, and strong organizational skills. You will be responsible for producing and modifying electrical schematics, ensuring compliance with marine standards, and collaborating with engineering teams. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on innovative projects.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Accredited training courses

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Completion of formal AutoCAD Electrical training preferred.
• Experience with systems integration in marine or defense/naval projects.
• Familiarity with classification society rules and maritime electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to manage design changes and resolve ambiguities.
• Ensure designs align with marine standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Marine Experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical

Strong understanding of 24V DC systems

Experience with communications infrastructure

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Education

HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Southampton

Client: Expleo

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3bded3857fed

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design and document 24V DC power distribution and communication systems including serial, fibre, coax, and networking components
• Support the integration of electrical and electronic subsystems on a marine platform
• Collaborate with engineering teams and project stakeholders to manage design changes and resolve technical ambiguities
• Ensure all designs align with relevant marine standards and regulatory compliance
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• Completion of formal AutoCAD Electrical training preferred

Essential skills

• Marine Experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong understanding of 24V DC systems
• Experience with communications infrastructure (serial, fibre, coax, Ethernet)
• Ability to interpret incomplete design data and resolve ambiguities independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing project environment

Experience

• Experience with systems integration in marine or defense / naval projects
• Familiarity with classification society rules and maritime electrical standards

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges. We empower passionate technology professionals to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects. ExpleoAcademy offers accredited training courses to develop the right skills. We offer competitive benefits and foster a collaborative environment where thinking big and challenging the status quo is encouraged.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we ensure an inclusive recruitment process, promote vacancies, offer interviews to qualified disabled applicants, and provide reasonable adjustments. We support employees with disabilities or health conditions to stay in work and thrive.

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age."