Electrical Design Engineer

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.