Skip to main content

Hydraulic Systems Engineer in Peterlee, County Durham

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Hydraulic System Design Engineer



Location: Peterlee (5 days onsite)

Salary: £63,000 - £80,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, full-time (with excellent permanent benefits)



We're looking for a Hydraulic System Design Engineer to join our Client engineering team in Peterlee. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end design and development of hydraulic systems for heavy-duty vehicles, from concept and component selection through to validation and integration.



Relocation and sponsorship can also be provided for the right candidate.



Key Responsibilities



Design and develop hydraulic systems ensuring performance, safety, and reliability.

Select and specify hydraulic components including pumps, valves, motors, cylinders, and hoses.

Create and review engineering drawings, schematics, and documentation.

Validate systems through simulation tools and physical testing.

Translate machine application needs into clear system and component requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (drivetrain, cooling, controls, installation).

Support continuous improvement, cost-reduction, and aftermarket projects.

Stay up to date with emerging hydraulic technologies to drive innovation.About You



Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar.

Strong experience in hydraulic system design within construction, mining, agricultural, or other heavy/off-highway equipment.

Proven ability to design, analyse, and validate complex hydraulic circuits.

Skilled in reading and creating schematics and technical drawings.

Strong communicator, comfortable working across global and cross-functional teams.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Desirable:



Experience working with suppliers to specify/select components.

Exposure to project leadership in complex engineering programmes.What's on Offer



£63k-£80k salary + bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical & pension scheme

Employee share scheme + flexible benefits



This is an urgent vacancy with deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. pandey @ randstad. Co. uk



Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

Hydraulic Systems Engineer in Peterlee, County Durham

Peterlee, UK
Full time

Published on 02/05/2026

Share this job now