Senior Principle Electrical Engineer

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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.

This multifaceted role will allow you to be part of a cutting-edge technology organisation and work in a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment.

What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. 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:

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

Who we’re looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. For this role specifically, you need to:

• Be educated to degree level or equivalent in the electrical field with experience in electrical design techniques.
• Have a comprehensive understanding and application of the fundamental nature of electricity and its applications.
• Possess extensive knowledge of both AC and DC electrical power distribution systems, their components, and sub-assemblies.
• Be able to work autonomously across a broad, ambiguous, or complex area, independently leading projects to deliver solutions.
• Have excellent communication/influencing skills, being able to clearly and effectively articulate ideas, plans and priorities to others.
• Be able to plan and drive commitments, delivering to the right quality, on time, and to budget.

It would be advantageous if you:

• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of marine and electrical standards and regulations.
• Are professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer or be working towards gaining a professional status.
• Be able to support individuals in design software such as AutoCAD electrical, to generate electrical schematics.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse team and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

For this role, you must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality.

Type of Contract: Permanent