Electrical Design Engineer Fire Fighting Trucks & Vehicles

Are you a technically skilled and solutions-driven engineer with a passion for electrical design and innovation in special vehicles We are seeking a knowledgeable professional to join our team in the exciting field of fire fighting truck and emergency vehicle engineering. You will play a key role in developing cutting-edge electrical systems and supporting the design compliance and delivery of technically advanced life-saving vehicles.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Design Engineering for Fire Fighting Trucks & Special Vehicles

• Design and develop robust electrical and electronic systems tailored for fire fighting trucks emergency vehicles and specialised commercial vehicles ensuring all solutions conform to the latest industry standards and customer specifications.
• Create review and update electrical schematics wiring diagrams and layout drawings for vehicle electrical and control systems integrating safety suppression and communication technologies.
• Support the integration of pumps sirens lighting telemetry diagnostics and fire suppression controls with vehicle CAN bus architecture and existing chassis electrical systems.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical hydraulic and body engineering teams to optimise vehicle system performance reliability and manufacturability.
• Prepare technical submittals documentation and bespoke proposals compliant with firefighting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot resolve and document electrical engineering issues during prototype build testing and production phases of the vehicle life cycle.

Essential Technical Knowledge Automotive & Vehicle Electrical Systems

• In-depth knowledge of automotive electrical engineering including power distribution control circuits and integration of specialist fire fighting equipment.
• Familiarity with applicable standards (BS EN ISO UNECE NFPA) vehicle safety regulations and commercial vehicle homologation requirements.
• Strong skills in interpreting technical documentation component datasheets and vehicle electrical architecture.
• Proficient in using CAD software (such as solidworks AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN or similar) and hands-on experience with design and simulation tools relevant to vehicle electrical systems.
• Experience specifying wiring harnesses connectors fuses relays and control modules for harsh environments and emergency service applications.

Project Collaboration Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Effectively present technical and project information to internal teams clients and third-party suppliers ensuring clarity of requirements and compliance throughout project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with sales production procurement and external vehicle OEMs to coordinate design details build schedules and quality checks.
• Support site visits technical training and troubleshooting at client premises representing the business in a professional and assured manner.
• Maintain concise and accurate records of design changes test results and compliance documentation to support vehicle certification and aftercare.

Qualifications and Experience Electrical Design for Fire Fighting Trucks & Vehicle Engineering

• Degree or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering Mechatronics or a related discipline strongly preferred.
• Minimum3 years experience in electrical design ideally within the automotive commercial vehicle or emergency vehicle sectors.
• Sound understanding of vehicle electrical architectures component selection and system integration methods relevant to fire fighting and rescue vehicles.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD and digital design platforms as well as MS Office and project management tools.

If you are ready to help create the next generation of fire fighting trucks and emergency vehicles bringing together technical excellence safety and innovation we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking company where your engineering expertise makes a real-world impact.