Control Panel Design Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An industrial engineering consultancy is seeking a Hardware/Control Panel Design Engineer for a permanent, hybrid role based in Staffordshire. You will be responsible for designing control panels and electrical systems, working from concept to installation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, experience in regulated industries, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. Salary up to £70,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing control panels and LV electrical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work within multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical panels and LV distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical calculations.
• Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN P8.

Skills

Design of control panels

Electrical systems design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN P8

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline

MEng or further academic qualification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN P8

Job description

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MERITUS Talent are working with an industril engineering consultancy for the recruitment of a Hardware/Control Panel Design Engineer to join their Staffordshire office on a permanent, hybrid basis. This role will sit within their Nuclear department, and is paying a salary up to £70,000 per annum

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hardware/Control Panel Design Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering critical infrastructure projects within a regulated sector. The role involves the design of control panel and electrical systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear. You will take part in end-to-end design, from concept to installation, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.

This position offers the chance to contribute to technically complex projects that support national infrastructure and energy transformation goals. Occasional travel may be required for site surveys and reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical panels and LV distribution systems

Develop electrical cabling and containment layouts

Prepare, review, and validate technical calculations and documentation

Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN P8

Liaise with production and site teams to deliver projects to completion

Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians

Engage with customers to clarify technical requirements and project constraints

Ensure compliance with UK wiring regulations (BS7671) and low-voltage standards (BS EN 61439-1)

Strong experience designing control panels and LV electrical systems

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN P8 (Pro Panel experience beneficial)

Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Solid understanding of electrical safety and environmental legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work within multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with clients

Eligible for UK security clearance

Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, defence, utilities)

Knowledge of EMC practices

Working towards or already hold Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

MEng or further academic qualification

Site-based experience (surveying or installation work)

Personal Qualities

A problem-solver with a proactive, hands-on approach

Positive attitude and able to remain calm under pressure

Flexible and open to new ways of working

Strong team player with leadership potential