Principal Electrical Engineer

Hci Med; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Dorset is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems for maritime and autonomous technologies. The role involves hands-on technical work combined with leadership, innovation, and collaboration across various disciplines. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and a solid understanding of electrical design principles and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or similar.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, safety and system integration.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of electrical systems for complex engineering products.
• Defining system architectures, component selections, and control strategies.
• Producing and reviewing electrical schematics and design documentation.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Power distribution

System integration

Communication

Electrical CAD tools

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

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Im supporting a well-established engineering business in Dorset who are looking to bring in a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of complex electrical systems used across advanced maritime and autonomous technology. This is a technical leadership role with real variety from distributed data acquisition systems and control solutions, through to electrical architectures for autonomous platforms and underwater systems. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering challenges and guiding a high-calibre team, this will be a great fit.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading the design and development of electrical systems for complex engineering products
• Defining system architectures, component selections, power distribution schemes, and control strategies
• Producing and reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, and design documentation
• Ensuring designs meet CE/UKCA, EMC, electrical safety and relevant regulatory standards
• Supporting system integration, testing, and commissioning activities
• Working closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineers to deliver fully integrated solutions
• Overseeing design reviews and ensuring technical accuracy across all outputs
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers to strengthen capability within the team
• Working with suppliers and customers to resolve technical challenges and ensure robust delivery

What Im looking for

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer or similar
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, power distribution, safety and system integration
• Experience working with electrical CAD tools
• Knowledge of CE/UKCA directives, EMC, electrical safety, and compliance requirements
• Ability to design for manufacturability, testability, and long-term reliability
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor control, industrial automation or maritime systems is a bonus
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead technical discussions
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities

Why this opportunity stands out

Youll be involved in genuinely interesting engineering systems that operate above and underwater, autonomous technologies, advanced control architectures, and high-integrity electrical design. The role mixes hands‑on technical work with leadership, innovation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

How To Apply

Interested? Id love to tell you more about this role call Ian Broadhurst on 07734406996 or drop me a message at .