Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:30 (early finish)

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on high-integrity, technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of electrical system design, documentation, and compliance, ensuring all solutions meet stringent technical and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop robust electrical design solutions for a range of complex engineering projects.

Produce high-quality technical documentation including performance calculations, test plans, compliance reports, and component selection justifications.

Design low voltage power distribution systems, control panels, component layouts, and electrical schematics.

Work with mechanical design engineers to create fully integrated and validated project solutions.

Support testing and automation processes, including the preparation of test plans.

Ensure all design processes, approvals, and mitigations are completed in accordance with project requirements.

Provide hands-on engineering input where required.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Control Panel Design and/or Low Voltage Power Distribution.

Strong electrical system design capability, including component selection and system configuration.

Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, motor starter panels, distribution systems, and PLC-based systems.

Experience producing detailed design documentation and technical justification.

Practical, hands-on engineering experience is essential.

Desirable Skills

Experience with Control & Instrumentation systems.

Proficiency in E-Plan (highly desirable).

Experience with SolidWorks Electrical is advantageous.

Other CAD software experience will be considered; full training can be provided for suitable candidates.

General Requirements

Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Must meet strict security clearance criteria:
You must be a British National with no dual nationality.

Benefits

Competitive salary: £40,000-£60,000 DOE

Early Friday finish

Company pension

Sick pay after 2 years

Life assurance (up to 3× annual salary) after 2 years

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Employee Assistance Programme from day 1

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