Electrical Project Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services company is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a full-time role based in Westhill, Aberdeen with hybrid working options. The position involves engineering design solutions within the electrical controls and instrumentation team, supporting new product designs, and providing life cycle engineering support. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, experience in electrical design, and possess strong drafting skills. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits including 26 days holidays, pensions, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holidays

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Early Finish on Fridays

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in drafting and preparing project documentation.
• Ability to achieve SC level security clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design input to new products.
• Source components and create part numbers.
• Prepare and check engineering documentation.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

2D/3D drafting skills

Electrical controls & instrumentation expertise

Cross-functional team coordination

Project documentation preparation

Knowledge of manufacturing techniques

Experience in electrical project engineering

Diving equipment design understanding

Education

Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

About the Role

Electrical Project Engineer
Full-Time, Permanent
Westhill, Aberdeen - Hybrid working

About the Company

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer to join JFD. The successful candidate will work with a diverse product line in the commercial and defence diving industry where JFD is a leading technology and service provider.

Some examples of the exciting product areas you will work in are:

• Commercial Saturation Diving - Electrical control and instrumentation for supporting diving operations. This includes digital diver communications and integrated diver monitoring and bell control systems.
• Commercial Hyperbaric Systems - Electrical control and instrumentation for monitoring the provision of life support in a hyperbaric environment. This includes high accuracy gas analysis and environmental controls capable of operating at high ambient pressures in a mixed gas environment.
• Defence Diving - Electronically controlled rebreather and tactical delivery vehicles using advanced battery technology and automation.
• Defence Submarine Rescue - Electrical control and instrumentation for the NATO submarine rescue system capability provided by JFD under a multi-year service contract.

You will provide engineering design solutions and through life engineering support within the Electrical Controls & Instrumentation team. Your role will vary from supporting new product design to meet client or internal specifications through to supporting legacy systems and the management of obsolescence through upgrades.

Key Accountabilities

• Support engineering design input to new products and provide support to the existing product range by answering queries and providing engineering solutions
• Sourcing suitable components and materials when required and create part numbers and bill of materials
• Creation of engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, assembly instructions, test procedures, certification, and reports
• Checking detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required
• Compliance to internal and external standards & regulations

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Electrical / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of electrical design and manufacturing of instrumentation systems
• Experience in 2D /3D drafting (AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar)
• Preparation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation including specifications and drawings
• Ability to co-ordinate with cross functional teams including and design standards mechanical engineers
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques
• Demonstrated experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management system for generating and storage of engineering packages
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance essential
• Previous diving or subsea equipment design experience would be advantageous
• Any relevant diving qualifications would be advantageous

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January
• Company pension
• Cycle to work
• Private Medical Insurance
• Early Finish on Fridays
• Opportunities for development and progression

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher, a global engineering services company, has transitioned from ship ownership to providing expertise in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability our "One James Fisher" strategy aims to unify our services in the Blue Economy. The Energy Division offers sustainable products for oil, gas, and renewables, the Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support, and Maritime Transport excels in global shipping and ship-to-ship transfers. Together, we are building a brighter, more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more informationClick here