Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead development of innovative electrical solutions for subsea and defence systems. You will design new products, provide through-life support, and upgrade deployed equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

The role involves global commissioning, trials, acceptance testing, and collaboration across software, controls, electronics and mechanical teams. UK security clearance is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in design and manufacture of power, control and instrumentation systems, with DC systems.
• Experience producing and maintaining engineering documentation, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for the creation and management of engineering documentation.
• Experience designing products to meet CE compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power and control systems

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering standards compliance

CE compliance

Electrical project engineer experience

PLM systems

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD LT

Job description

Permanent, Full-time

You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and have the right to work and reside in the UK.

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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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA

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