Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer
Burton-on-Trent
£52,000 - £58,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging industrial electrical design projects?
We are supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Burton-on-Trent that is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of the continued development of its engineering function.
This role would suit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical schematic design, industrial equipment and LV/MV power systems who is comfortable taking technical ownership of design packages.

The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer you will:
- Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for industrial equipment.
- Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using electrical design software such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
- Develop LV/MV power distribution, protection systems, control circuits and instrumentation.
- Produce cable schedules, panel layouts, Bills of Materials and technical specifications.
- Carry out electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing and fault current calculations.
- Select electrical components including breakers, fuses, relays, sensors, contactors and power electronics.
- Review electrical schematics and documentation produced by other engineers.
- Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and meet relevant industry standards.
- Support prototype builds, electrical testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues during manufacture and testing.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Controls and Production Engineering teams.
- Support and mentor more junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews.
- Help develop and improve electrical engineering standards and processes.

The Electrical Design Engineer
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong electrical schematic design and creation experience - essential.
- Experience using electrical CAD software such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent - essential.
- Strong understanding of 3-phase LV/MV power systems.
- Knowledge of industrial controls, protection systems and grounding/earthing.
- Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, power systems, switchgear, generators or similar engineered products.
- Understanding of control panels, wiring practices and manufacturing/build processes.
- Ability to perform electrical calculations and interpret relevant electrical standards.
- Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
- Ideally 4-6+ years' electrical design experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who wants greater technical ownership while remaining involved in hands-on design and engineering.