Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principle Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team in Bristol. This role involves designing and optimizing low voltage power distribution systems for naval applications, contributing to the development of hybrid propulsion systems aimed at achieving net-zero emissions. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines, ensuring technical project outcomes while leading a small team. If you have a strong background in electrical design and are passionate about advancing sustainable technologies, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in electrical field with relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of electricity applications and design.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize bespoke electrical power systems for customers.
• Lead the testing of electrical products through to delivery.

Skills

Electrical design techniques

AC and DC electrical power distribution systems

Communication skills

Project management

Technical judgement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MATLAB

Paladin

ETAP

Mathcad

Job description

Job Description

Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

Full time Bristol/Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the office

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principle Electrical Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) - Marine in Bristol. In this role, you will be part of our NautIQ Solutions team and you will be working closely with other engineering disciplines to design Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems and Equipment for Naval applications.

As part of Rolls-Royce's pathway to net-zero, the team is developing low voltage DC hybrid propulsion systems, combining Rolls-Royce diesel generators and batteries into a complete DC system offering that includes the Integrated Platform Management System.

What you will be doing:

1. You will be responsible for the design and optimisation of bespoke electrical power systems to meet customer's requirements.
2. Ensure technical project outcomes and directions are delivered, providing technical guidance, counsel, and direction to a small team when required.
3. Apply sound technical judgement and identify solutions to problems in the design, development, and verification of Power Distribution Systems and Equipment.
4. Understand company business objectives and frequently work across boundaries with stakeholders to achieve those objectives.
5. Present and exchange complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way.
6. Assist and support managers in offering coaching and training as well as providing input on performance reviews and career development.
7. Lead/deliver the testing of electrical products through to delivery.
8. Protect the company's interest in your technical field when engaging with customers, suppliers, and operators, with occasional travel required.
9. Author and review technical documentation, reports, schedules before final approval from the Chief of Electrical Engineering.

Who we're looking for:

1. Be educated to degree level or equivalent in the electrical field with experience in electrical design techniques.
2. Have a comprehensive understanding and application of the fundamental nature of electricity and its applications.
3. Possess extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical power distribution systems, their components, and sub-assemblies.
4. Be able to work autonomously across a broad, ambiguous, or complex area, independently leading projects to deliver solutions.
5. Have excellent communication/influencing skills, articulating ideas, plans, and priorities clearly and effectively.
6. Be able to plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget.

It would be advantageous if you:

1. Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations, such as Class Society rules, IEC61439 and Def Stans.
2. Are professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer or be working towards gaining a professional status.
3. Be able to support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, MATLAB, Paladin, ETAP, & Mathcad.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse team and an inclusive working environment.

For this role, you must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place.