Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Brightsmith
Apply for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: West Sussex
Job Description:

Innovative electrolysis and fuel cell company looking for a senior electrical design engineer to contribute to the electrical and power electronic design of their products.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development of fuel cell and electrolyser stack designs.
  • Design electrical networks for grid-connected systems (both AC and DC).
  • Produce electrical architecture drawings, high-level wiring schematics, and supporting documentation.
  • Manage electrical design materials and documentations to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage, review, and approve the design and delivery of work by electrical contractors/installers.
  • Provide technical advice and ensure electrical designs meet national and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NFPA).
  • Mitigate project risks and ensure appropriate risk assessments are conducted.
  • Support electrical aspects of system installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Skills required:

  • Qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical systems, including MW-scale power generation and AC/DC distribution.
  • Experience with grid connections and knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
  • Hands-on experience with system design, including cable sizing, protection device selection, and interfacing with control systems (e.g., PLCs, microcontrollers).
  • Proficient in power system modeling tools such as ETAP, EPLAN, MATLAB, and others.
  • Strong organizational, time management, communication, and report-writing skills.
  • A positive, problem-solving mindset, especially in R&D and prototype development environments.

If you are interested please apply to the job ad below!

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Posted: September 26th, 2026