Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

ENGINEERINGUK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 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 cutting-edge hybrid propulsion systems aimed at the commercial marine market. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical design, with a focus on both AC and DC systems. This opportunity offers a blend of collaboration and autonomy, allowing you to make a significant impact while enjoying excellent development opportunities and benefits. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to safety and innovation.

Benefits

Bonus

Employee Support Assistance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize bespoke electrical power systems.
• Provide technical guidance and lead testing of electrical products.

Skills

Electrical Design Techniques

AC and DC Electrical Power Distribution Systems

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Sector: Engineering
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

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.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

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. This offering is aimed at the Commercial Marine market, principally yachts and ferries.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum, we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, for a minimum of three days per week.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for the design and optimisation of bespoke electrical power systems to meet customer's requirements. You will:

• Ensure technical project outcomes and directions are delivered, providing technical guidance to a small team when required.
• Apply sound technical judgement and identify solutions to problems in the design, development and verification of Power Distribution Systems and Equipment.
• Understand company business objectives and frequently work across boundaries with stakeholders to achieve those objectives.
• Present and exchange complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way.
• Assist and support managers in offering coaching and training as well as providing input on performance reviews and career development.
• Lead/deliver the testing of electrical products through to delivery.
• Protect the company's interests in your technical field when engaging with customers, suppliers, and operators as necessary.
• Author and review technical documentation, reports, schedules before final approval from the Chief of Electrical Engineering.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. For this role specifically, you need to:

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in the electrical field with experience in electrical design techniques.
• Have a comprehensive understanding and application of the fundamental nature of electricity and its applications.
• Possess extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical power distribution systems, their components, and sub-assemblies.
• Work autonomously across a broad, ambiguous, or complex area, independently leading projects to deliver solutions.
• Have excellent communication/influencing skills.
• Plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget.

It would be advantageous if you:

• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations.
• Are professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer or be working towards gaining a professional status.
• Support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, to generate electrical schematics.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

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.