Project Engineer - Electrical Integration

Project Engineer - Electrical Integration Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo, member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer in Electrical Integration to deliver on‑going client projects, and to further develop the capabilities of the team. Our Control and Electronics group is responsible for the specification, implementation and validation of control, electronic and electrical systems for a wide range of complex, clean propulsion and energy systems, including: xEV powertrains, power electronics, motors and drives, engines, transmissions, battery management systems, advanced thermal systems, and fuel cell systems. Our support to customers covers the full spectrum of electrical integration for control systems, from architecture definition and component selection, through to production harness and electrical distribution. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for integration of electrical systems and components into complex products and platforms, but may be expected to support other technical domains depending on the nature of the department workload. Key Responsibilities: Development of new electrical system architectures. Development of electrical integration solutions for new and existing platforms. Selection of components. Creation and maintenance of wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and system schematics. Integration of sensors, actuators, control units, and communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, etc.). Liaison with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure compatibility and performance. Conduct system-level testing and validation of integrated electrical systems. Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to power distribution, signal integrity, and communication protocols, and provide hands‑on support to builds. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and safety regulations. Documentation of integration processes, test results, and change management records. Leadership to other team members in the delivery of solutions. Supervision of junior team members on assigned tasks. Interfacing directly with clients and suppliers on technical issues. Reporting of technical status internally and to customers. Focus on delivery of projects on‑time and on‑budget. A certain amount of business travel can be expected, including customer meetings, occasional on‑site development support, and travel to other Ricardo sites. Key Competencies and Experience: Degree in Engineering, Electrical / Electronics or similar. Experience in successful deployment of complex electrical systems. Strong understanding of electrical design principles, wiring harnesses, and circuit protection. Experience providing technical leadership to engineering project teams. Experience with diagnostic tools, oscilloscopes, and multimeters. Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet etc). Proficiency in CAD tools. Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Desirable Competencies and Experience: Experience with embedded systems and control units. Experience with industrial control systems. Knowledge of functional safety standards and practices. Experience with prototype development and testing. Work life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, marital or parental status (IL only), height, weight, national origin, citizenship status, age, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or conviction record (MI only), genetic information, military or veteran status or disability, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or municipal law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ricardo Deutschland GmbH