Electrical Design Engineer

An experienced Electrical Design Engineer is required to take ownership of electrical and control system design across complex industrial projects from concept through to commissioning. This is a varied, technically challenging role offering full project lifecycle exposure within a growing engineering business delivering international projects.

Client Details

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering bespoke combustion, process, automation and control solutions to global customers across sectors including chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and renewables. With a strong UK base and international reach, they are investing in growth and offering engineers the opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex systems.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design activities across multiple concurrent engineering projects
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design industrial control systems, MCCs, and power distribution solutions
• Specify electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ATEX, UL, and relevant industry standards
• Support manufacturing, F.A.T testing, and commissioning activities
• Produce technical documentation including O&M manuals
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes

Profile

The successful candidate

• HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in electrical design within industrial, process, or automation environments
• Strong experience using AutoCAD Electrical (or similar CAD package)
• Good knowledge of control panels, MCCs, and power distribution systems
• Understanding of industrial standards and hazardous area environments (ATEX/IECEx beneficial)
• Practical awareness of commissioning and installation activities
• Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills
• Able to work both independently and within multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Job Offer

What's on offer:

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Health & wellbeing programme + annual health checks
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Early Friday finish
• On-site parking

Structured career development and progression opportunities

Exposure to international, high-value engineering projects