Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer North East, United Kingdom Salary range: £45,000-£54,000 basic + benefits Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading company specialising in renewable energy solutions, for the assignment of a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. Purpose of the role * To oversee the design, development, installation and commissioning of electrical engineering systems and equipment within the Blyth site. * To provide specialist technical support to electrical engineering activities in the delivery of offshore renewable energy related commercial, capital and research projects to industry standards and safety regulations. * To support the delivery of asset developments that address future business alignment strategies while upgrading and supporting maintenance of electrical equipment and related sub-systems within test facilities. Key Responsibilities * Lead problem solving for complex engineering issues, processes and projects. * Provide electrical engineering expertise for design, development and testing activities. * Manage multiple projects with responsibility for time, quality and cost. * Maintain project and test records in line with customer and accreditation requirements. * Support tenders, budgets, customer engagement and supplier management. * Carry out technical reviews and approvals of reports, drawings and procedures. * Keep up to date with relevant technologies, standards and engineering best practice. * Ensure installations and equipment setups meet required standards. * Mentor and support the development of engineers. * Present project updates and proposals to stakeholders and clients. * Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and asset enhancement. * Ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO17025 standards. * Undertake any additional duties required to support organisational objectives. Skills & Experience * Technical problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Knowledge of electrical systems including substations, transformers, converters, switchgear and protection. * Experience of electrical testing and protection settings. * Strong team-working skills in collaborative environments. * Experience with electrical and mechanical power generation equipment. * Knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, electronic and control engineering within renewable energy. * Design, installation, testing and commissioning experience. * Experience with MATLAB, Simulink and EPLAN. * Detailed knowledge of BS7671 installation and testing standards. Qualifications * Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline. * Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership. * 5+ years of relevant experience. If you are interested please submit your CV below