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Position: Principal Electrical Engineer
Job ID: 693/31
Location: Gateshead, Newcastle
Rate/Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Benefits: Hybrid working, career progression, and more
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit the company site for a list of vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities
* Typically, this person will be responsible for the design, specification, and approval testing of marine electrical systems and equipment supplied to naval customers.
* Develop detailed technical documentation, drawings, and procedures, ensuring compliance with contractual and company standards.
* Prepare electrical schematics, wiring, and block diagrams using 2D CAD and specialist electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, WSCAD, etc.).
* Create and maintain detailed technical specifications, commissioning plans, and system test procedures for marine electrical and control systems.
* Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and external customers.
* Review and coordinate technical documentation from suppliers and customers, particularly regarding motors, drives, and control panel designs.
* Support tender activities including estimating, specification development, and compliance review.
* Perform electrical calculations related to equipment sizing, harmonic emissions, and arc flash safety assessments.
* Oversee configuration and control strategies for motor variable speed drive systems.
* Identify and contribute to research, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Investigate product safety and technical issues using structured problem-solving methods.
* Manage supplier relationships, approve test results, and ensure compliance with specifications.
* Undertake additional technical duties as required by the business.
Qualifications
* Degree (BEng/BSc) in Electrical or Control Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Strong user proficiency in electrical CAD systems (AutoCAD, EPLAN, etc.).
* Experience creating control panel layouts and engineering bills of materials.
* Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, ideally within a marine or highly regulated environment.
* Proven record of technical project delivery to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
* Experience working with design verification and validation processes (FMECA, HAZOP, ARM analysis).
* Knowledge of AC induction/PM motor control systems and variable speed drive technology.
* Understanding of EMC and harmonic emission control standards.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Familiarity with configuration management and engineering change processes.
* Committed to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
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