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Electrical Design Engineer, middlesbrough
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Client:
HSB Technical Ltd
Location:
middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
04.08.2025
Expiry Date:
18.09.2025
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Job Description:
Position: Marine Electrical Design Engineer
Job ID: 2782/11
Location: North East (Teesside)
Rate/Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits: Offshore allowances, BOSIET training provided, flexible working, pension, private medical options, ongoing CPD, career development opportunities
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Marine Electrical Design Engineer
Typically, this person will be an experienced electrical engineer with a strong marine or offshore background, responsible for delivering electrical design and commissioning activities from concept through to final handover. They will play a key role in supporting complex projects across offshore renewables, floating wind, subsea systems, and vessel integration. This individual should be confident operating in both office-based design phases and active offshore/on-site commissioning environments.
HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity, operating globally within the marine, energy transition, and offshore engineering sectors.
Duties and responsibilities of the Marine Electrical Design Engineer:
* Lead and execute the complete electrical design lifecycle of marine and offshore systems, including power, control, automation, and distribution
* Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including Basis of Design (BoD), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT, SAT, and SIT procedures, test reports, and calculations
* Design and develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, alarm lists, panel layouts, and I/O schedules tailored to marine/offshore installations
* Support and carry out factory acceptance testing, onshore and offshore commissioning, and system integration testing in line with marine safety and class compliance standards
* Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to prepare technical RFQs and evaluate marine-grade components (e.g., connectors, junction boxes, motors, VFDs)
* Provide guidance to production and fabrication teams, resolving issues during the build phase, red-lining documentation, and creating as-built drawings
* Ensure compliance with international and regional standards (e.g., IEC 60092, IEEE 45, DNVGL, ABS, Lloyd's Register, SOLAS, IMO)
* Contribute to formal design reviews, risk assessments, HAZIDs/HAZOPs, and FMECA workshops
* Interface with clients, offshore installation teams, and third-party contractors during project execution
* Produce final project handover documentation packages, including updated drawings, manuals, and maintenance schedules
* Support ongoing product development, R&D efforts, and innovation initiatives related to floating energy platforms and marine automation
Qualifications and requirements for the Marine Electrical Design Engineer:
* Degree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, or Marine Engineering (or equivalent)
* Proven track record in the design and commissioning of electrical systems in marine, shipbuilding, or offshore energy environments
* Proficient in electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and 3D modelling platforms
* Strong working knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, VSDs, and motor control systems used in marine or subsea systems
* Familiar with marine power generation, load analysis, cable routing, grounding/bonding systems, and fault current calculations
* Confident interpreting and working to class society rules and offshore standards
* Willingness to travel internationally and offshore, sometimes at short notice, including to shipyards, offshore platforms, and renewable installations
* Strong communication skills, able to liaise with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors
* Self-motivated and adaptable, able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
* Full clean UK driving licence
* Offshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET) desirable - training provided if required
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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