Electrical Design Engineer

Location Portsmouth
Salary £45,000
Job type Permanent
Discipline Design, Design, Engineering & Technical
Reference V-41535
Electrical Design Engineer 
£45,000 - £55,000
Portsmouth
Full time Permanent

Are you ready to push the boundaries of marine technology?

We’re seeking an ambitious and detail-driven Electrical Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team developing cutting-edge solutions for the global maritime sector.
This is your opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that challenge convention and redefine industry standards. You’ll contribute to the design and integration of advanced electrical systems for large-scale marine applications, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Designing and implementing large marine electrical installations across a range of vessel types.
  • Supporting bespoke electrical systems for leisure and commercial vessels.
  • Producing clear, reliable electrical designs using EPlan, ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables.
  • Collaborating with vessel manufacturers to tailor system designs and provide hands-on installation guidance.
  • Contributing to projects involving ATEX/IEC Ex rated environments to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Working alongside mechanical, structural, and software engineers to create seamless, high-performance marine solutions.
  • Offering technical leadership from initial concept through to final commissioning.

What You’ll Bring:
  • A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
  • Proficiency in EPlan or similar professional electrical design tools.
  • Proven experience in marine or industrial electrical/control systems, including panel design and system integration.
  • Familiarity with ATEX/IEC Ex rated environments is advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively within a diverse engineering team.
  • A collaborative mindset, with the flexibility and initiative to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What We Offer:
  • A chance to be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of marine technology.
  • A dynamic, small-team environment where your ideas and input will make a real impact.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including:
    • 25 days holiday
    • Company pension
    • Private medical insurance
    • Life assurance
    • Electric car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Regular social events and team-building activities

If you're an engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to help drive meaningful change in the maritime world, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.


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