Introduction

Are you an experienced marine electrical professional with expertise in electric power and propulsion systems? This opportunity will see you apply your expertise across marine electrical power, electric propulsion, energy management, automation and energy storage, supporting complex newbuilding projects.

What are you going to do 

As an Electric Power & Propulsion Expert, you will:

  • Act as the technical expert in marine electrical power systems, electric propulsion, energy management, automation and energy storage.
  • Provide technical support across the Newbuilding department.
  • Analyse power network and automation system designs and propose improvements.
  • Develop and review functional descriptions and operating philosophies, including operator-focused HMI design.
  • Review and challenge commissioning and testing procedures proposed by equipment manufacturers and shipyards.
  • Propose and regularly review a continuous performance improvement plan.
  • Attend sea trials or vessels in operation when required.
  • Share expertise with other engineers and contribute to company standards, guidelines and drawing approvals.
  • Work in accordance with the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), applicable international rules and regulations, and quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies.

Essential skills and knowledge

You will have one of the following qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering;
  • Marine Electrician diploma; or
  • Combined Mechanical and Electrical Marine Engineer diploma.

You will also have:

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience as a marine electrician on electrically powered vessels; on commercial vessels with advanced power systems such as diesel generators, shaft generators or turbo generators; on complex offshore oil and gas plants; or in the design of electric power and propulsion systems.
  • Experience in the design, maintenance or operation of electric power and propulsion, batteries, energy management and automation systems.
  • Knowledge of maritime regulations.
  • Fluent English.
  • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • A proactive, curious, persistent and methodical approach with strong problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good spoken, written and presentation skills.
  • A respectful, collaborative approach to working with others.

What we offer 

Closing: 15 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!