Senior Electrical Project Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc in Inchinnan/Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead design and through-life support of electro-mechanical systems. The role involves developing new products, performing life-cycle engineering, and ensuring adherence to safety and CE standards.

Subsea/naval defence experience and UK security clearance are advantageous. The successful candidate will collaborate with software, controls, electronics and mechanical engineers, mentor junior staff, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing power, control and instrumentation systems, including DC systems.
• Experience producing specs, drawings and test reports.
• Familiarity with CE compliance requirements and design standards.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of new products and upgrades for deployed systems.
• Provide engineering support across sales, supply chain and production.
• Represent the company in design reviews, audits and testing.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure activities meet budget, schedule and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

DC systems

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering design

Mentoring

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD LT

PLM systems

Job description

About the Role

Senior Electrical Project Engineer Inchinnan, Glasgow Permanent, Full-time

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

We're looking for a talented and driven Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead the development of innovative engineering solutions across JFD's product portfolio. In this varied role, you'll be responsible for both the design of new products to meet customer and business requirements and the ongoing through life engineering support of equipment in service, including upgrades and modifications for deployed systems. Working within a structured and safety-focused environment, you'll play a key role in maintaining our reputation for engineering excellence while contributing to the advancement of life support and mission critical subsea technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience working on complex electro-mechanical systems, strong fault finding capabilities, and preferably a background in subsea or naval defence projects. You will also have the opportunity to participate in global commissioning, trials and acceptance testing activities and must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide engineering design support for new products and existing systems, including resolving technical queries and implementing product improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain and production teams to deliver effective technical solutions.
• Represent JFD in customer design reviews, technical discussions, audits and acceptance testing activities.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including specifications, proposals, test procedures, reports and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure engineering activities are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with relevant standards, regulations and company procedures.
• Act as a technical approver for engineering drawings and documentation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to their development through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical guidance.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in the design and manufacture of power, control and instrumentation systems, with particular expertise in DC systems.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering design software, including SolidWorks Electrical and AutoCAD LT.
• Experience producing and maintaining engineering documentation, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including software, controls, electronics and mechanical engineers.
• Good understanding of relevant engineering standards, regulations and design compliance requirements.
• Experience performing and reviewing engineering calculations.
• Demonstrated experience in an Electrical Project Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for the creation and management of engineering documentation.
• Experience designing products to meet CE compliance requirements.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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