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Electrical & Controls Design Engineer

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4NF
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: Renewables, Oil, Gas and Petrochemical
  • Contact: Huw Guariento
  • Contact Email: huw.guariento@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 21 November 2023
  • Expiry Date: 21 December 2023
  • Job Ref: V-165240

Electrical & Control Design Engineer


Who are we?

DME Systems is a bespoke equipment and design consultancy specialising in marine and subsea equipment. We support our clients who are in-field operating vessels and equipment – they are doing amazing things in challenging conditions; we support them and their operation teams utilising our technical skill set.



What skills do we look for?

Each of us is unique as a person; we celebrate this breadth within the team as it brings experience and unique insights and view-points. By listening to others we progress further and faster.

  • Team player attitude & keen listener to people

  • Clear thinker with tenacity to solve problems

  • Adaptable and willing to take on challenges

  • Engineering degree (or suitable experience)

  • Someone willing to ‘get stuff done’

What is the job role?

  • Concept and detail design of electrical power and control systems for bespoke equipment

  • Hardware design including component selection and supporting calculations.

  • PLC programming (Siemens / Rockwell)

  • Designing of SCADA/HMI applications

  • Design of ethernet and serial networks

  • Manufacture and assembly support

  • Technical documentation to support equipment (specifications, risk assessments, manuals, etc.)

  • Client support – on-site and remote (occasional site travel preferred)

  • Peer review of engineering designs

  • Experience level – ability to work on projects without direct supervision. 5+ years

What other information is key for the role:

  • DME Headquarters are based in Jarrow – 5 minutes from Tyne Tunnel; parking on site and close to public transport.

  • Familiarity of AutoCAD Electrical useful, but not essential

What will I get in return?

Work should be a supportive environment where we solve problems together as a Team and we share the rewards of the work. We offer the following employment benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience and ability.

  • Share in company success via annual bonus scheme

  • Private Medical for all employees

  • Holiday: 25 days / year plus extended leave for long serving staff

  • Workplace pension scheme

  • Supported training to allow you to advance your own skills

Trying to write down our company culture and work type is not easy an easy task – we much prefer to meet in person and you can hear and see for yourself how we work.




About NRL

The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to driving diversity and inclusion within the industries we support. We’re proud to hold the Inclusive Recruiter certification from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies. As we progress your application our team of talented recruiters will be on hand to support you to secure your next role.