Electrical design engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Southampton 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) £450 - £500 per Day Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within an innovative marine engineering environment? Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This position will play a key role in the design, integration, testing, and validation of complex electrical systems for advanced marine applications. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to delivery.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems, ensuring they meet operational requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and marine engineering teams to deliver robust and reliable engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, propulsion control, communications, and instrumentation systems.
• Develop and integrate electrical solutions within wider vessel and marine system designs.
• Produce electrical schematics, layouts, specifications, and supporting technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant marine regulations, industry standards, and classification society requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues throughout the design and development process.
• Prepare detailed reports, test documentation, and design records. Requirements Essential:
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in electrical design within the marine sector.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and marine electrical systems.
• Knowledge of marine industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Desirable

• Experience with sensor integration and marine instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and networks such as Ethernet, CAN Bus, and NMEA 2000.
• Familiarity with electric or hybrid propulsion systems and power management technologies.
• Previous experience working on complex marine engineering projects. What's on Offer?:
• Competitive day rate of £450 - £500 per day.
• Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative marine engineering projects.
• Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment.
• Southampton-based role with immediate project involvement. If you are an Electrical Design Engineer with marine industry experience and are seeking a challenging contract opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you. Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as a recruitment business for the supply of contract workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website