Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Expleo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering consulting seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Drafting/Design Engineer for a complex marine project. The role demands expertise in AutoCAD Electrical and a strong background in marine systems, particularly in communications and DC power integration. Candidates should excel in rapidly changing environments and maintain high attention to detail while collaborating closely with project stakeholders.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill development

Accredited training courses through ExpleoAcademy

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent required.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and marine experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify electrical schematics and layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support integration of electrical systems on marine platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical

Understanding of 24V DC systems

Experience with communications infrastructure

Ability to resolve technical ambiguities

Strong organizational skills

Education

HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

Completion of formal AutoCAD Electrical training

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are looking for experienced Senior Electrical Drafting/Design Engineers to support a complex marine vessel project. This role demands a high level of adaptability, as project information is limited and subject to frequent changes. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, and a solid background in marine systems — particularly in communications and low-voltage DC power integration.

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

• AutoCad Electrical
• 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

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

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

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive