Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer (Belfast) Senior Electrical Engineer Belfast, Northern Ireland Permanent, full-time Mon-Fri On

Offer:

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) Private Medical Insurance & Health Cashback Plan Group Income Protection & Stakeholder Pension Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle scheme 3 x salary Life Insurance 35 days holiday in total (Can accrue up to another 5 with service) Social events HN11770 A leading engineering and technology company in Belfast is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical design, integration, and system development across a range of innovative, high-performance projects.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering the opportunity to work within a cutting-edge environment that's pioneering sustainable technologies and delivering complex electrical architectures for next-generation systems.

About the Role:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and implementation of electrical distribution and control systems across multiple platforms. You'll take responsibility for electrical architecture development, component selection, and integration of high and low-voltage systems. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams - including mechanical, control systems, and production - to ensure all systems are efficient, safe, and compliant with relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Electrical Engineer:
Lead the design and integration of electrical architectures, including power distribution and control systems Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and technical documentation Oversee electrical system design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams Select and specify components, cables, and switch gear for HV/LV applications Support build, commissioning, and testing phases, including troubleshooting and validation Develop and maintain internal electrical standards, documentation, and design processes Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership within the electrical design function

Essential Criteria - Senior Electrical Engineer:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or related Engineering discipline Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical design or integration engineering Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (EPlan, Zuken, or similar) and 2D/3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or CATIA Strong understanding of LV/HV systems, power distribution, and control systems integration Hands-on experience with testing, fault-finding, and electrical commissioning Knowledge of electrical safety standards and system certification requirements

The Opportunity:

This is a senior-level position within a growing engineering organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The successful candidate will be part of a talented team delivering real-world solutions in an evolving and sustainable industry. Sponsorship is not available for this role, please only apply if this is not required and if you can work permanently in NI without any sort of restrictions If this role is of interest;

or if you have a relatable skillset that might match other similar vacancies; then please send an updated CV via the link on the page, or get in touch with Hugh Nugent to discuss in absolute confidence Hugh has 13 years' experience specifically in Engineering / Manufacturing Recruitment and specialises across Senior Executive Placements, Design/Development and Quality Engineering roles throughout Ireland.

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Private medical life insurance etc