Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Darlington, Co Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Nov 24th, 2026
Ref: 1681426
Location: Darlington, County Durham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established engineering team in Darlington.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong electrical engineer with experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors to take a leading role in delivering complex engineering projects.
You'll be responsible for overseeing electrical design activities, supporting multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality technical solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise electrical engineers and designers across engineering projects.
- Produce, review and approve electrical engineering designs, specifications and technical documentation.
- Develop electrical distribution systems and control schemes.
- Review vendor documentation and provide technical guidance to clients and project teams.
- Support engineering proposals, estimates and project planning.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards and engineering procedures.
What We're Looking For
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive electrical engineering experience within Oil & Gas or Petrochemical environments.
- Experience across project lifecycles, including FEED, EPC and commissioning.
- Proficiency with electrical design software such as PTW, Trimble (Amtech), DIALux or StrikeRisk.
- Strong knowledge of relevant European and North American electrical standards.
- Experience coordinating engineering teams and working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Desirable: Chartered Engineer status, SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) experience, or experience with cryogenic storage and handling facilities.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge within a specialist engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
