Electrical Design Engineer

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%) Produce detailed electrical schematics and control panel designs using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Design electrical control panels in accordance with project specifications and industry standards. Specify and procure electrical components and materials required for panel manufacturing. Work closely with the Workshop Manager to oversee control panel builds, ensuring quality and compliance.

Provide technical support and guidance to panel wiremen throughout the manufacturing process. Undertake electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding on completed control panels. Prepare and maintain accurate electrical drawings, technical documentation and design records.

Site Installation & Commissioning Support (20%) Support site installation teams with technical guidance and electrical design documentation. Attend customer sites to assist with electrical installations and resolve technical queries.

Carry out electrical inspection, testing and verification of completed installations. Work alongside software commissioning engineers to support successful system commissioning. Troubleshoot electrical issues during installation and commissioning.

Ensure installations meet relevant electrical safety standards and project requirements. Skills & Experience

Essential

Proven experience in electrical design, ideally within control panel manufacturing or industrial automation. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN. Strong understanding of electrical control panels, wiring diagrams and electrical components.

Relevant electrical qualifications. Competency in electrical inspection and testing, with knowledge of NICEIC requirements and relevant regulations. Ability to interpret electrical schematics and provide practical engineering solutions.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with workshop and site teams. A proactive, self-motivated approach wit...

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