Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Role: Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Sector: Confidential Client | Marine & Complex Engineering Sector

Location: Glasgow

Type: Office/Site-Based

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Negotiable D.O.E + Package

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Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer to provide technical leadership across the design, integration, commissioning and delivery of complex marine engineering projects.

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The successful candidate will act as the discipline authority for electrical engineering activities, supporting projects from concept and detailed design through to commissioning, sea trials and final handover.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take ownership of electrical systems design within a technically challenging and highly regulated environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead electrical engineering authority across multiple projects.
• Approve electrical design philosophies, calculations and technical solutions.
• Lead technical reviews with clients, classification societies and regulatory bodies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the business.
• Support concept development, contract design, detailed design and production engineering activities.
• Manage technical risks, design compliance and engineering change processes.
• Support commissioning activities, acceptance testing and vessel delivery.

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Electrical Systems Experience

Candidates should have experience in the design and integration of:

• HV and LV AC power systems
• DC electrical distribution systems
• Power generation and distribution architectures
• Emergency switchboards and emergency power systems
• UPS and battery energy storage systems
• Power Management Systems (PMS)
• Shore power connections
• Propulsion electrical interfaces
• Hybrid and low-emission power systems
• Lighting and auxiliary electrical systems
• Fire detection systems
• CCTV, communication and public address systems
• Control and monitoring systems

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Technical Calculations

Applicants should be capable of producing and reviewing:

• Electrical load analysis and power balance studies
• Generator sizing calculations
• Short-circuit studies
• Protection coordination and discrimination studies
• Cable sizing and voltage drop calculations
• Earthing and grounding calculations
• Harmonic analysis
• Battery autonomy assessments
• Motor starting studies
• Arc flash and electrical safety assessments

Automation & Control Systems

Experience in automation and platform management systems is desirable, including:

• Functional design specifications
• PLC architectures
• Industrial communication networks
• I/O schedules and signal lists
• HMI and mimic system development
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Harbour Acceptance Testing (HAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Commissioning and sea trial support

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Compliance & Standards

Candidates should possess knowledge of relevant marine and electrical engineering regulations and standards, including:

• Lloyd''s Register (LR)
• DNV
• UK MCA requirements
• SOLAS
• IACS requirements
• IEC 60092
• IEC 61892
• IEC 60533
• IEC 60945
• IEC 61508 / IEC 61511

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Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Significant experience within shipbuilding, marine engineering or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of marine electrical systems and vessel integration.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering reviews.
• Proven ability to manage complex design packages through the full project lifecycle.

Typical Deliverables

• Electrical Design Basis documentation
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Electrical calculations and studies
• Equipment schedules
• Cable schedules
• Functional Design Specifications
• Power Management System documentation
• Cause and Effect matrices
• FAT documentation
• Commissioning procedures
• Harbour and sea trial reports

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Desirable Backgrounds

We would be interested in speaking with engineers from:

• Shipbuilding
• Marine systems integration
• Naval architecture and marine engineering environments
• Offshore energy
• Maritime defence
• Vessel electrification and hybrid propulsion projects

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For a confidential discussion regarding the role, package and working arrangements, please contact Hallam Knight.