Senior Design Engineer in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Senior Electrical Design Engineer | Nottingham | £60,000–£70,000 + Profit Share

We're working with an established UK electrical equipment manufacturer experiencing significant growth following the award of a major long-term contract supporting the UK's rail infrastructure.

As part of this expansion, we're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, with the opportunity to take on additional technical responsibility at Principal level.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist OEM designing & manufacturing electrical switchgear, control systems & associated power distribution equipment for critical infrastructure projects.

The Role:

• Lead electrical design activities across MV/HV switchgear, control panels & power distribution equipment.

• Produce & review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, general arrangements & technical specifications.

• Support 2D/3D CAD design, including AutoCAD & SolidWorks.

• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering & commercial teams throughout project delivery.

• Provide technical input into design reviews, equipment selection, FAT & quality assurance.

• Support the delivery of specialist electrical equipment for rail infrastructure & traction power applications.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong electrical design experience within an OEM, switchgear manufacturer or electrical engineering environment.

• Experience designing MV/HV switchgear, electrical distribution panels or associated control & protection systems.

• Proficiency with electrical CAD software.

• Understanding of electrical engineering standards, manufacturing processes & technical documentation.

• Previous rail infrastructure or traction power experience would be advantageous, although not essential.

Package:

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 DOE
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Benefits: Annual profit share scheme, private healthcare & additional company benefits.

This position offers long-term project security, involvement in nationally significant infrastructure programmes & the opportunity to influence technical engineering delivery within a growing UK manufacturer.