Electrical Design Engineer, AutoCAD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive electrical schematics and drawings utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.

• Transform engineering data from Excel spreadsheets, Visio diagrams, and technical documentation into precise electrical designs.

• Design and develop integrated electrical systems including power, communications, and cabling infrastructure.

• Manage and maintain electrical schematics throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Develop and enhance communications systems, incorporating CAT cable, fibre optic, and coaxial network configurations.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and installation teams to ensure seamless design integration.

• Evaluate existing designs to identify opportunities for improvement, simplification, and standardization of electrical documentation.

• Assist in design reviews, engineering change processes, and updates to technical documentation.

• Contribute to engineering activities within ALTEN's Southampton Engineering Team for marine, naval, and specialized engineering projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience using AutoCAD Electrical to create detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and engineering documentation.

• Established capability to develop complete electrical system designs, encompassing power distribution, communications networks, and related cabling infrastructure.

• Experience in generating electrical schematics from Excel spreadsheets, Visio diagrams, and engineering specifications.

• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, drawing standards, and best practices in complex engineering settings.

• Background in designing communications systems, including CAT, fibre optic, and coaxial cabling networks.

• Ability to take responsibility for electrical drawings and schematics throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring precision, consistency, and configuration control.

• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to facilitate system integration and resolve technical design issues.

• Capability to review, enhance, and simplify existing electrical designs.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

• Proactive mindset towards continuous improvement and process standardization.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

• Experience in designing electrical and communications systems within a complex engineering environment.

• Prior experience in the Marine, Naval, or Defence sectors is preferred.

• Familiarity with platform integration, vessel systems, or specialized engineering projects is advantageous.

• Knowledge of electrical installation standards and marine design practices is desirable.

• Security Clearance or previous work in a secure engineering environment is preferable.

• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering and systems integration programs is a plus.

• This position may require security clearance or willingness to undergo the process.

• Candidates must complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard as part of the onboarding process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance.

• Cycle & Tech Scheme.

• Employee assistance program.

• Life insurance & Pension Scheme.

• Social atmosphere with regular gatherings & team-building activities.

• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).

• Ongoing learning opportunities, mentoring, and clear career development pathways.

• Personalized career path and a rewarding management style.