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Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow, SCT, GB

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Role: Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Sector: Confidential Client | Marine & Complex Engineering Sector

Location: Glasgow

Type: Office/Site-Based

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E + Package

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, integration, commissioning and delivery of complex marine engineering projects.

The successful candidate will act as the discipline authority for electrical engineering activities, supporting projects from concept and detailed design through to commissioning, sea trials and final handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of electrical systems design within a technically challenging and highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead electrical engineering authority across multiple projects.

Approve electrical design philosophies, calculations and technical solutions.

Lead technical reviews with clients, classification societies and regulatory bodies.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the business.

Support concept development, contract design, detailed design and production engineering activities.

Manage technical risks, design compliance and engineering change processes.

Support commissioning activities, acceptance testing and vessel delivery.

Electrical Systems Experience

Candidates should have experience in the design and integration of:

HV and LV AC power systems

DC electrical distribution systems

Power generation and distribution architectures

Emergency switchboards and emergency power systems

UPS and battery energy storage systems

Power Management Systems (PMS)

Shore power connections

Propulsion electrical interfaces

Hybrid and low-emission power systems

Lighting and auxiliary electrical systems

Fire detection systems

CCTV, communication and public address systems

Control and monitoring systems

Technical Calculations

Applicants should be capable of producing and reviewing:

Electrical load analysis and power balance studies

Generator sizing calculations

Short-circuit studies

Protection coordination and discrimination studies

Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations

Earthing and grounding calculations

Harmonic analysis

Battery autonomy assessments

Motor starting studies

Arc flash and electrical safety assessments

Automation & Control Systems

Experience in automation and platform management systems is desirable, including:

Functional design specifications

PLC architectures

Industrial communication networks

I/O schedules and signal lists

HMI and mimic system development

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Harbour Acceptance Testing (HAT)

Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Commissioning and sea trial support

Compliance & Standards

Candidates should possess knowledge of relevant marine and electrical engineering regulations and standards, including:

Lloyd's Register (LR)

DNV

UK MCA requirements

SOLAS

IACS requirements

IEC 60092

IEC 61892

IEC 60533

IEC 60945

IEC 61508 / IEC 61511

Qualifications & Experience

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.

Significant experience within shipbuilding, marine engineering or related sectors.

Strong understanding of marine electrical systems and vessel integration.

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering reviews.

Proven ability to manage complex design packages through the full project lifecycle.

Typical Deliverables

Electrical Design Basis documentation

Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

Electrical calculations and studies

Equipment schedules

Cable schedules

Functional Design Specifications

Power Management System documentation

Cause and Effect matrices

FAT documentation

Commissioning procedures

Harbour and sea trial reports

Desirable Backgrounds

We would be interested in speaking with engineers from:

Shipbuilding

Marine systems integration

Naval architecture and marine engineering environments

Offshore energy

Maritime defence

Vessel electrification and hybrid propulsion projects

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, package and working arrangements, please contact Hallam Knight

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