Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

Job Description
Senior Principle Electrical Engineer
Full time
Bristol/Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the office
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principle Electrical Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) - Marine in Bristol.
In this role, you will be part of our NautIQ Solutions team and you will be working closely with other engineering disciplines to design Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems and Equipment for Naval applications. NautIQ Solutions UK is located in Bristol and Heybridge and is a part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems that focuses on delivering electrical and automation products to our Naval and Commercial Marine customers.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. As part of Rolls-Royce's pathway to net-zero, the team is developing low voltage DC hybrid propulsion systems, combining Rolls-Royce diesel generators and batteries into a complete DC system offering that includes the Integrated Platform Management System.
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.
What you will be doing:
You will be responsible for the design and optimisation of bespoke electrical power systems to meet customer's requirements. You will:

1. Ensure technical project outcomes and directions are delivered, providing technical guidance to a small team when required.
2. Apply sound technical judgement and identify solutions to problems in the design, development and verification of Power Distribution Systems and Equipment.
3. Understand company business objectives and frequently work across boundaries with stakeholders.
4. Present and exchange complex technical ideas and information in a concise and logical way.
5. Assist and support managers in offering coaching and training as well as providing input on performance reviews and career development.
6. Lead/deliver the testing of electrical products through to delivery.
7. Protect the company's interest in your technical field when engaging with customers, suppliers, and operators, with occasional travel required.
8. Author and review technical documentation, reports, and schedules before final approval from the Chief of Electrical Engineering.

Who we're looking for:
You need to:

1. Be educated to degree level or equivalent in the electrical field with experience in electrical design techniques.
2. Have a comprehensive understanding of electricity and its applications, with knowledge of latest developments in electrical theory.
3. Possess extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical power distribution systems and their components.
4. Work autonomously across complex areas, leading projects to deliver solutions.
5. Have excellent communication/influencing skills.
6. Plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget.

It would be advantageous if you:

1. Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations.
2. Are professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer or working towards gaining professional status.
3. Support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, MATLAB, Paladin, ETAP, & Mathcad.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to developing a diverse team and an inclusive working environment. For this role, you must be able to obtainSecurity Check (SC)clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently have this in place.
Type of Contract
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