Principal Electrical Engineer
Staffordshire - commutable from Derby, Burton-on-Trent and Lichfield
c£60k - £65k neg dep exp + benefits
Our client has been established for almost a century and are market leaders in the design and manufacture of bespoke rail solutions for supply across the globe, and as a result of continued success and exciting plans for the future, are now seeking to recruit an experienced and professional Principal Electrical Engineer to lead their design and development team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager and based near Burton-on-Trent, the successful Principal Electrical Engineer candidate will be tasked with ensuring that all electrical engineering work meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards while supporting both new build and aftermarket projects, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the electrical engineering team and acting as a key technical advisor across projects.
Core responsibilities for this challenging and unique role will include (but not be limited to):
1. Leading the design, development, and integration of electrical systems for locomotives and related equipment.
2. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level electrical engineers.
3. Reviewing and approving electrical schematics, drawings, specifications, and project documentation and ensuring complia...