Marine Electrical Design Engineer in Thornaby
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Job Description
Position: Marine Electrical Design Engineer\n\nJob ID: 2782/11\n\nLocation: North East (Teesside)\n\nRate/Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)\n\nBenefits: Offshore allowances, BOSIET training provided, flexible working, pension, private medical options, ongoing CPD, career development opportunities\n\nType: Permanent \n\nHSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.\n\nThe below job description will outline this position of: Marine Electrical Design Engineer\n\nTypically, 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.\n\nHSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity, operating globally within the marine, energy transition, and offshore engineering sectors.\n\nDuties and responsibilities of the Marine Electrical Design Engineer:\n\nLead and execute the complete electrical design lifecycle of marine and offshore systems, including power, control, automation, and distribution\n\t\nProduce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including Basis of Design (BoD), Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT, SAT, and SIT procedures, test reports, and calculations\n\t\nDesign and develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, alarm lists, panel layouts, and I/O schedules tailored to marine/offshore installations\n\t\nSupport and carry out factory acceptance testing, onshore and offshore commissioning, and system integration testing in line with marine safety and class compliance standards\n\t\nCollaborate with procurement and supply chain to prepare technical RFQs and evaluate marine-grade components (e.g., connectors, junction boxes, motors, VFDs)\n\t\nProvide guidance to production and fabrication teams, resolving issues during the build phase, red-lining documentation, and creating as-built drawings\n\t\nEnsure 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\n\t\nInterface with clients, offshore installation teams, and third-party contractors during project execution\n\t\nProduce final project handover documentation packages, including updated drawings, manuals, and maintenance schedules\n\t\nSupport ongoing product development, R&D efforts, and innovation initiatives related to floating energy platforms and marine automation\n\nQualifications and requirements for the Marine Electrical Design Engineer:\n\nDegree-qualified in Electrical, Electronic, or Marine Engineering (or equivalent)\n\t\nProven track record in the design and commissioning of electrical systems in marine, shipbuilding, or offshore energy environments\n\t\nProficient in electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, and 3D modelling platforms\n\t\nStrong working knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, VSDs, and motor control systems used in marine or subsea systems\n\t\nFamiliar with marine power , load analysis, cable routing, grounding/bonding systems, and fault current calculations\n\t\nConfident interpreting and working to class society rules and offshore standards\n\t\nWillingness to travel internationally and offshore, sometimes at short notice, including to shipyards, offshore platforms, and renewable installations\n\t\nStrong communication skills, able to liaise with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors\n\t\nSelf-motivated and adaptable, able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision\n\t\nFull clean UK driving licence\n\t\nOffshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET) desirable – training provided if required\n\nThis 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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- Location:
- Thornaby
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Design Engineer, Engineer, Electrical Design, Engineering, Design, Electrical, Marine