Specialist Electrical & Control Engineer

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Electrical & Control Engineer to join their team in Southampton. This role involves providing technical support and appraisal of marine electrical and control designs to ensure compliance with international standards. You will work closely with shipbuilders and manufacturers, conducting approvals and offering consultancy services. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical or Marine Engineering and relevant experience in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a values-driven organization that prioritizes professional development and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Permanent Role

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Marine Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Experience with electrical/control designs and Class Rules application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design appraisal and consultancy for marine electrical/automation aspects.
• Provide technical advice to clients and contribute to rule development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Marine Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering

Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Specialist Electrical & Control Engineer

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Technical Support Office (TSO) colleague to provide a world-wide, plan approval service to shipbuilders, ship owners and manufacturers.The purpose of this role is to appraisal marine electrical and control design aspects in accordance with the applicable international standards and class rule sets, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects including new building/conversion/existing vessels, and to provide technical support to designers and operators of ships and other marine platforms.

The successful candidate would be based at the LR Southampton Office, United Kingdom.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• A Full time permanent role.

The Role:

• Working as a member of the Global Electrical & Control Discipline team carrying out design appraisal and consultancy against a range of Class Rules and statutory codes. You will be principally working with marine electrical/automation/electronic aspects for existing or new construction merchant ships but there will be opportunities to be involved with other ship types and offshore projects in line with business needs.
• Conducting approval of electrical and control equipment and components against various statutory codes and Class Rules. Carrying out Type Approval activity for electrical and control equipment.
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
• Providing specialist technical advice to internal and external clients globally at a senior level, which will include designers, shipyards and other LR surveyors and specialists.
• Contributing to Rule Development Projects and Proposals if required to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
• Contribute to the bid and win processes for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements and developing scopes of work.
• Produce the required deliverables within the agreed broad parameters in a defined format and review other employee’s work where requested.
• Actively seeking to ensure client satisfaction and to generate new opportunities with our clients.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Global Electrical & Control Discipline Manager or the line manager.

What you bring

• The candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
• Relevant experience working with electrical and control designs and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of ships. Experience in application of Class Rules to offshore or large naval auxiliaries is advantageous. Candidates with lesser experience can also be considered however at a lower position.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients’ deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documents.
• It is preferable that the individual should have an understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.

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