Electrical Design Engineer for Cable Routing and Lightning Protection | Elektriker / Techniker (m/w/d) für die Planung von Kabeltrassen und Blitzschutz

tk UHDE GmbH

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 12, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a key member of the Electrical Engineering group at thyssenkrupp Uhde, you will focus on the safe design of electrical systems for large-scale chemical plants. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve developing engineering concepts and documentation for safety lighting, fire alarm systems, explosion protection, and lightning protection. You will be responsible for creating and reviewing internal documents as well as verifying documentation submitted by subcontractors to ensure the highest safety standards. Beyond design, you will act as a consultant and trainer for colleagues on electrical safety topics and contribute to the optimization of engineering tools and workflows. This role is particularly attractive for professionals interested in driving the green industrial transformation within a globally established company, offering a 35-hour work week, flexible home-office options, and comprehensive professional development opportunities including project management certifications.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical vocational training with further qualification as a Technician, or a University Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

  • Professional experience in electrical engineering or plant construction
  • Experience in the design and layout of safe electrical systems
  • Experience with European standards for fire alarms, safety lighting, and lightning protection is preferred
  • Experience in creating and reviewing technical engineering documentation
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration and internal consulting

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must be willing to undergo regular technical training to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge; requires strong negotiation skills and assertiveness for subcontractor management.