Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Zenith are delighted to be working with our client who are an established, North East Manufacturer looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer on a permanent basis.

Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of offshore energy technology. This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking engineering organisation that is pushing boundaries in the design, testing, and commissioning of advanced electrical systems. If you’re driven by innovation, thrive in complex technical environments, and want to influence industry‑leading standards, this role puts you right at the centre of it.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the development of internal products, engineering standards, and commissioning strategies that elevate the organisation’s capability in delivering high‑performance offshore cable systems. You’ll play a pivotal role in defining long‑term DIAC commissioning approaches, setting cable management requirements, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality engineering practices across global projects.

• Develop and execute test and termination procedures for inter‑array cable connections.
• Interpret topside layouts and connector systems from multiple suppliers, producing clear specifications and documentation to support procurement and supply chain activities.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal offshore installation teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Conduct and specify electrical testing aligned with industry standards such as IEC 60229/60840/63026, ISO 13628, CIGRÉ 490/623/841, and IEEE 400.
• Perform or oversee IR, CR, AC VLF, TDR, partial discharge, Tan Delta, resonance, and DAC testing for system qualification and commissioning.
• Carry out or review system analyses including trainset studies, fault analysis, earthing, connector performance, and auxiliary equipment sizing (e.g., joints, junction boxes, enclosures, CMS, cleating, fire protection).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Electrical Engineering Degree is essential.
• 8+ years’ experience in offshore wind or related offshore electrical systems, with strong knowledge of connectors, terminations, and testing.
• Professional registration (PE, CEng, EUR ING or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong understanding of IEC, IEEE, ISO, and CIGRÉ standards.
• Offshore installation experience (offshore wind advantageous).
• Willingness to travel offshore and internationally.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Knowledge of XLPE/EPR‑insulated cables, subsea joints, offshore substations, and inter‑array cable connectors.
• Hands‑on testing experience is highly beneficial.

A seasoned Electrical Engineer with deep experience in connector systems for the wind or offshore energy sector — or someone with strong testing expertise in similar high‑voltage assemblies. You’ll be curious, technically rigorous, and ready to influence the next generation of offshore electrical infrastructure.