Marine Electrical Design Engineer

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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: (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.

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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