Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 DOE + Overtime Opportunities
Working Arrangements: 80% Office/Workshop Based | 20% Site Based
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in electrical control systems, control panel design and industrial automation solutions.
This is a varied, hands-on position offering the opportunity to take ownership of electrical designs, support control panel manufacturing and assist with site installations and commissioning.
The role will be predominantly office-based (80%), with approximately 20% of your time spent supporting installation and commissioning activities on customer sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated engineer seeking a stable, long-term position within a collaborative engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Workshop Support (80%)

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  Produce detailed electrical schematics and control panel designs using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
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  Design electrical control panels in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
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  Specify and procure electrical components and materials required for panel manufacturing.
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  Work closely with the Workshop Manager to oversee control panel builds, ensuring quality and compliance.
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  Provide technical support and guidance to panel wiremen throughout the manufacturing process.
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  Undertake electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding on completed control panels.
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  Prepare and maintain accurate electrical drawings, technical documentation and design records.

Site Installation & Commissioning Support (20%)

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  Support site installation teams with technical guidance and electrical design documentation.
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  Attend customer sites to assist with electrical installations and resolve technical queries.
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  Carry out electrical inspection, testing and verification of completed installations.
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  Work alongside software commissioning engineers to support successful system commissioning.
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  Troubleshoot electrical issues during installation and commissioning.
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  Ensure installations meet relevant electrical safety standards and project requirements.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

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  Proven experience in electrical design, ideally within control panel manufacturing or industrial automation.
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  Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.
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  Strong understanding of electrical control panels, wiring diagrams and electrical components.
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  Relevant electrical qualifications.
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  Competency in electrical inspection and testing, with knowledge of NICEIC requirements and relevant regulations.
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  Ability to interpret electrical schematics and provide practical engineering solutions.
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  Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with workshop and site teams.
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  A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong work ethic.

Desirable:

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  Previous experience overseeing control panel builds or working closely with panel wiremen.
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  Experience supporting industrial electrical installations and commissioning.
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  Familiarity with electrical testing procedures and fault-finding.
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  Experience within industrial automation, manufacturing or control systems environments.

Salary & Benefits

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  £40,000-£45,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.
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  Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
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  Permanent, long-term career opportunity.
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  Varied role combining electrical design, workshop involvement and site engineering.
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  Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and develop technical expertise.
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  Supportive, team-oriented working environment.

Why Apply?

This position offers an excellent balance between electrical design and hands-on engineering. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial panel design and component selection through to manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning.
The business is looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys collaborating with others and wants to become a valued, long-term member of the engineering team.