Electrical Design Engineer

Intelect are an award-winning electrical and mechanical engineering company with bases in Middlesbrough, Leicester and Grimsby, predominantly servicing process industries such as food and beverage manufacturing, utilities, heavy industry and renewables. We are passionate about growing and investing in a workforce for the future and as such, we offer continuous personal development should this be an aspiration of the individual.

We’re currently on the lookout for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of electrical systems for a variety of industrial and commercial projects, producing high-quality designs that meet client specifications, industry standards and project requirements.

Working closely with project managers, panel builders, installation engineers and clients, you will play a key role in delivering innovative, safe and cost-effective electrical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs for industrial control systems, motor control centres (MCCs), control panels, LV distribution systems and process installations.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, termination schedules and cable schedules using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar design software.
• Prepare design calculations and ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, customer specifications and industry regulations.
• Select appropriate electrical components and equipment for each application.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, production teams and installation engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client meetings and site visits where required to gather design information and support project delivery.
• Produce technical documentation including bills of materials, design specifications and operating manuals.
• Review and check designs to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance before manufacture.
• Support commissioning engineers by providing technical assistance during factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, standardisation and project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with company quality procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Keep up to date with developments in electrical engineering standards, legislation and emerging technologies.

Candidate Details

We are looking for someone with the following experience and qualifications:

Essential

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in electrical design within an industrial environment – food and beverage manufacturing industry advantageous.
• Experience designing control panels, MCCs, LV distribution systems or industrial electrical installations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent electrical design software.
• Good understanding of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and relevant electrical standards.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell or Mitsubishi control systems.
• Understanding of functional safety and machinery safety standards.
• Experience with hazardous area (ATEX) installations.
• Knowledge of 3D electrical design software.

Working Hours

• Full time – 37.5 hours per week, with overtime available
• Mon-Thrs (08:00-16:30) & Fri (08:00-13:30)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Immediate start