Application Engineer – Electrical Switchgear

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd at Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool, is seeking an Application Engineer to join our specialist switchgear services team. This hybrid role covers the full project lifecycle from tendering to design, procurement, manufacturing and field service, with a focus on servicing, upgrades, refurbishment and asset life extension.

You will produce electrical schematics and technical drawings, support bids, engage with customers and collaborate with Project Managers and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Experience in Application Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical switchgear operation and maintenance.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from design through to delivery.
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical/technical drawings.
• Customer-facing with strong communication and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple technical enquiries/projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across the full lifecycle of switchgear projects.
• Support tender submissions and prepare accurate technical quotations.
• Review opportunities to assess technical requirements and feasibility.
• Produce electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Prepare BOMs, test schedules and technical documentation.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers throughout delivery.
• Work with Project Managers to resolve technical issues and liaise with procurement.
• Support switchgear upgrades, refurbishment and asset life extension projects.
• Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Maintain quality standards, document control and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical switchgear

Technical drawing

Tendering & quotations

Customer relationship

Project support

CAD

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

ONC in Electrical Engineering

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Location: Head Office, Prescot, Liverpool
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an Application Engineer to join a specialist switchgear services business.

This hybrid role offers involvement across the full project lifecycle, from initial enquiries and tendering through to design, procurement, manufacturing and field service.

The position combines technical engineering, customer engagement, project support and commercial awareness, with a focus on switchgear servicing, upgrades, refurbishment and asset life extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support throughout the full lifecycle of switchgear projects.
• Support tender submissions and prepare accurate technical quotations.
• Review new opportunities to assess technical requirements and feasibility.
• Produce electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), test schedules and technical documentation.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers to resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with procurement teams and third-party suppliers.
• Support switchgear upgrades, refurbishment and asset life extension projects.
• Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Maintain quality standards, document control and health and safety requirements.

Ideal Background

• Previous experience in Application Engineering or a similar technical engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical switchgear, including its operation and maintenance.
• Experience supporting engineering projects from design through to delivery.
• The ability to interpret and produce electrical and technical drawings.
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and experience supporting quotations.
• The ability to manage multiple technical enquiries and projects effectively.

Key Skills

• Electrical engineering and switchgear knowledge.
• Technical design and documentation.
• CAD and engineering drawing experience.
• Tendering and technical quotation preparation.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making.
• Customer and stakeholder management.
• Organisation and workload prioritisation.
• Microsoft Office and general IT proficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum ONC in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A time-served electrical engineering apprenticeship is preferred.
• CAD experience is desirable