Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer
Northumberland, United Kingdom
Salary: up to £50,000

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be partnering with a global supplier of fluid transfer systems and offshore equipment for the oil&gas, marine, and energy sectors. This is a permanent opportunity to join a core team working on multiple exciting, leading projects for the sectors above.

Electrical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Review project contracts, scope, costings, and schedules to ensure full technical and commercial understanding.

• Define and execute the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) engineering strategy in line with project timelines and deliverables.

• Liaise directly with clients to clarify technical discrepancies and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Produce and review detailed E&I design documentation — including wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and P&IDs.

• Specify and select materials, components, and equipment, generating accurate bills of materials and supporting procurement activities.

• Coordinate inspection, testing, and quality assurance in collaboration with project and QA teams to meet compliance standards.

• Monitor and report project progress, milestones, and deliverables on a regular basis to management.

• Provide technical input for bids, risk assessments, and safety evaluations, ensuring engineering integrity and compliance.

• Support installation, commissioning, and documentation phases, including O&M manuals and site work scopes.
• Ensure project documentation control, ISO 9001 compliance, and adherence to HSE and business management systems.

Electrical Design Engineer Key Requirements:

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent apprenticeship) in Electrical, Control, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years’ engineering experience within marine, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries (other industries considered as well as long as skills are transferable). 

• Strong understanding of ATEX and IECEx standards and hazardous area design/installation requirements.

• Proficient in developing detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings using AutoCAD.

• Skilled in design, installation, and commissioning of electrical and control systems, including PLC-based architectures.

• Experienced in interpreting complex technical documentation such as P&IDs, schematics, and process drawings.

• Familiar with key industrial communication protocols — Ethernet, Modbus, HART, ControlNet, etc.

• Commercially aware with a sound grasp of contractual and administrative aspects of engineering delivery.

• Self-driven, adaptable, and proactive in achieving project milestones and technical deliverables.
• (Desirable) Experienced with HAZOP/HAZID/SIL processes and liaising with certifying bodies such as ABS, DNV, and BV.

If you are interested in this opportunity please let me know by calling at 07455158839 or dropping me an email at eleni.avgenaki@jacksonhogg.com