Job Description
Senior Systems Integration Engineer – Offshore Renewables
Edinburgh Permanent Full-Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits
iO Associates is working with an innovative renewable energy business developing tidal power systems. They are looking for a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to lead the end-to-end integration of complex marine energy platforms and turbines – from quayside commissioning to offshore deployment.
This is a unique opportunity to directly influence the success of flagship UK and international tidal projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead integration of electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems
- Oversee assembly, testing, and commissioning of tidal platforms and turbines
- Manage SCADA, environmental monitoring, and platform management integration
- Troubleshoot complex issues during offshore deployment and operation
- Liaise with supply chain, fabrication yards, and specialist contractors
- Feed operational learnings into design improvements to reduce LCOE and improve reliability
- Represent the company in technical forums, JIPs, and client-facing reviews
What You’ll Bring:
- 7+ years’ engineering experience, ideally in marine, offshore renewables, or subsea systems
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Control Systems, or Systems Engineering (postgraduate preferred)
- Strong background in hydraulics, electrical power, and control software integration
- Proficiency with engineering tools (MatLab, LabVIEW) and coding (Python, C++)
- Track record of leading multi-disciplinary projects from design to commissioning
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
- Experience with offshore/subsea structures
- Knowledge of modular “plug-and-play” integration in marine environments
Ready to help scale up next-generation tidal energy technology? Apply today or get in touch with Tommy Collishaw at iO Associates.
