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Electrical Design Engineer

Expleo
3 days ago
Contract
On-site
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Spatial & Environmental Design

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

 

We are looking for experienced Electrical Drafting/Design Engineers to support a complex marine vessel project. This role demands a high level of adaptability. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, and a solid background in marine systems — particularly in communications and low-voltage DC power integration.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Design and document 24V DC power distribution and communication systems including serial, fibre, coax, and networking components
  • Support the integration of electrical and electronic subsystems on a marine platform
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and project stakeholders to manage design changes and resolve technical ambiguities
  • Ensure all designs align with relevant marine standards and regulatory compliance
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently

Qualifications

  • HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent 
  • Completion of formal AutoCAD Electrical training preferred

Essential skills

  • AutoCad Electrical
  • Marine Experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong understanding of 24V DC systems
  • Experience with communications infrastructure (serial, fibre, coax, Ethernet)
  • Ability to interpret incomplete design data and resolve ambiguities independently
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-changing project environment

Desired skills

  • Familiarity with classification society rules and maritime electrical standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects 
  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
  • Competitive company benefits
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

 

  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
    • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
    • Communicating and promoting vacancies
    • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
    • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
    • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive