Contract Electrical Design Engineer

Hourly – Circa £45 DOE (£35 to £50)
Contract Term – 3 months
Hours – 8-16 hours, Part-Time
Location – Southampton, Hampshire, UK (Remote/Hybrid)

Our client is a long-established and highly respected British manufacturer specialising in the design and production of advanced marine vessels. With over half a century of engineering heritage, they serve both the commercial and defence sectors globally, delivering cutting-edge solutions for maritime border security, riverine operations, and high-speed transport.

As a Contract Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a range of projects using SolidWorks Electrical.

Responsibilities, but are not limited to

• Creating and updating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using SolidWorks Electrical
• Interpreting technical specifications, client briefs, and project requirements to develop robust and compliant electrical designs
• Developing and producing detailed, production-ready electrical schematics for manufacturing, installation, and testing
• Selecting and specifying appropriate components, including relays, contactors, fuses, circuit breakers, and sensors, ensuring suitability for each application
• Ensuring all designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g. BS EN, IEC, and customer-specific requirements)
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including version control, change records, and drawing registers
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and production staff, to ensure cohesive project delivery
• Investigating and resolving design issues, recommending and implementing improvements as required
• Preparing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and engineering reports

Experiences required

• Proficient in designing with SolidWorks
• Extensive experience in creating and modifying electrical schematics, ideally using SolidWorks Electrical or similar tools (e.g. EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical)
• Background in marine (preferred) or automotive industries