Senior Electrical Engineer - ATEX & Controls Lead

ARCA; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an innovative clean energy technology business in Surrey to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer (ATEX). You will lead electrical developments from feasibility through to design, testing, and deployment on advanced power systems.

In this role you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, define electrical scopes, select equipment, ensure compliance with BS7671 and EN 60204, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial/process environments.
• Knowledge of BS7671:2018 and EN 60204.
• Experience with ATEX hazardous area environments.
• Siemens PLC hardware selection and configuration.
• Strong fault-finding and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Define electrical scope of work within project teams.
• Undertake system-level trade studies and develop electrical architectures.
• Produce single line diagrams, wiring schematics, and detailed electrical designs.
• Specify and select electrical equipment and components.
• Develop requirements and technical specifications for transformers, motors, circuit protection, and wiring systems.
• Generate manufacturing and compliance documentation for electrical systems.
• Support integration, testing, validation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure successful product integration.
• Participate in safety and risk review activities.
• Carry out fault-finding, testing, and root-cause analysis using test equipment.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and configuration control across all electrical deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial environments

Fault finding

Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an innovative clean energy technology business in Surrey to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer (ATEX). You will lead electrical developments from feasibility through to design, testing, and deployment on advanced power systems.

In this role you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, define electrical scopes, select equipment, ensure compliance with BS7671 and EN 60204, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining