Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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Surrey, UK

Permanent

£Competitive salary plus attractive benefits

ARCA Resourcing is proud to partner with an innovative and rapidly growing clean energy technology business at the forefront of integrated power solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to play a key role in developing next‑generation energy systems that are helping shape the future of sustainable power.

This position offers the chance to work on highly advanced engineering projects across integrated power technologies within a collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the delivery of electrical engineering developments across complex projects - from early‑stage feasibility and system architecture through to design, integration, testing, and operational support.

You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams to develop robust, high‑quality electrical solutions for cutting‑edge industrial applications. This role would suit someone who enjoys both hands‑on engineering and design within an innovative technology business.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead electrical engineering activities and deliverables across multiple projects
  
• Define and agree electrical scope of work within project teams
  
• Undertake system‑level trade studies and develop electrical architectures
  
• Produce single line diagrams, wiring schematics, and detailed electrical designs
  
• Specify and select electrical equipment and components
  
• Develop requirements and technical specifications for transformers, motors, circuit protection, and wiring systems
  
• Generate manufacturing and compliance documentation for electrical systems
  
• Support integration, testing, validation, and commissioning activities
  
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure successful product integration
  
• Participate in safety and risk review activities
  
• Carry out fault‑finding, testing, and root‑cause analysis using a variety of test equipment
  
• Ensure quality, compliance, and configuration control across all electrical deliverables
  
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
  
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health & safety standards
  

What We’re Looking For

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• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  
• Strong experience designing electrical systems within industrial or process environments
  
• Knowledge of BS7671:2018
  
• Experience designing systems compliant with EN 60204
  
• Knowledge of PLC hardware selection and configuration, particularly Siemens systems
  
• Experience working within or designing for hazardous area / ATEX xwzovoh environments
  
• Strong practical fault‑finding and electrical hardware design capability
  
• Comfortable working both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  
• Strong documentation and communication skills
  
• Experience working within or designing for hazardous area / ATEX environments
  

Why Apply?

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• Work within one of the most exciting sectors in clean technology and sustainable energy
  
• Join a highly innovative engineering environment with genuine technical challenges
  
• Opportunity to influence product development from concept through to deployment
  
• Excellent career progression and long‑term growth potential
  
• Collaborative culture with exposure to advanced technologies and international projects
  

If you are a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer looking to contribute to the future of clean energy technology, we’d love to hear from you.