Senior Electrical Engineer Job Newcastle area,Newcastle upon Tyne England UK,Engineering

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with specialized expertise in cable and connector systems for offshore wind. The ideal candidate will lead engineering, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage cable/connector systems, including termination, diagnostics, and repair.

Job Description

Support internal product development, develop internal standards, strategy for offshore commissioning of power cables, and provide input to the longer term DIAC commissioning strategy.
Specify cable management, Test and Termination procedures of inter array cable connections.
Knowledge of top-side layouts, Topside Connectors from various suppliers and have ability to generate specifications, and documentation to support supply chain.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal offshore installation teams.
Conduct and specify electrical testing in accordance with applicable industry standards, including but not limited to IEC 60229/60840/63026, ISO 13628, CIGRÉ 490/623/841, and IEEE 400 standards.
Perform and/or have knowledge about IR, CR, AC VLF, TDR, partial discharge, Tan Delta, resonance testing, damped AC voltage (DAC) testing post-installation, etc. used to qualify and commission systems.
Perform or review trainset analysis on system, fault analysis, earthing, connectors & testing, and sizing of auxiliary equipment (Joints/Junction Boxes/Enclosures, Cable Routing (CMS)/Cleating, Fire Protection etc.). Hands on testing experience is a plus.

You are meant for this job if:

Bachelor's in electrical engineering.
Strong offshore wind experience with connectors, termination, and testing.
Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), European Engineer (EUR ING) or equivalent preferred.
Strong understanding of IEC, IEEE, ISO and CIGRÉ standards.
Offshore installation experience (offshore wind is a plus).
Willingness to travel offshore and internationally.
Strong analytical skills are a must.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience working in cross-functional teams distributed across multiple geographies.

Technical Requirements

Knowledge of XLPE/EPR-insulated cables, subsea cable joints, and offshore substations.
Knowledge of inter array cable connectors in the market and upcoming technologies.

What we offer

My Wealth and Protection - Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Will Writing, Workplace ISA, Group Personal Pension Plan - employer contributions up to 10%.
My Health and Wellbeing - Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments & Personal Accident Insurance.
My Lifestyle - Electric Vehicle Scheme, Cyle2

Work, Employee Tech Scheme, Give as You Earn, Gym Flex, Holiday Trading, Personal Travel Insurance, Perks at Work.
My Workplace - Subsidised Cafe, Branded workwear, Hybrid Working, Flexible Working Arrangements, Enhanced Maternity and Parental leave, Talent/Management and Leadership programmes, Various inhouse training opportunities for your personal development.
My Giving - Volunteering opportunities

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. Technip

FMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

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Date posted:
Jan 15, 2026

Requisition number: 16293

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