Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer
Location: West Yorkshire
6 month contract

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a well-established and growing engineering business to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer on a freelance contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist manufacturer delivering bespoke engineered solutions across a diverse range of industries.

The role will play a key part in the design and development of electrical control systems, with a strong focus on control panel design. You’ll be working within a collaborative engineering team, supporting projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical control panels in line with customer specifications and industry standards
• Produce detailed electrical schematics using CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar)
• Interpret technical specifications and translate them into practical design solutions
• Support the build, testing, and commissioning phases where required
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure project delivery
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations and quality standards

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in electrical design, with a strong focus on control panel design
• Skilled user of AutoCAD Electrical
• Ability to produce accurate electrical drawings and documentation
• Good understanding of electrical systems, components, and standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Desirable:

• Experience with PLC programming (advantageous but not essential)
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems

For more information or to apply, please contact Steve Barnett or Jack Heffren.