Control Panel Design Engineer in Kington, Herefordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Kington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual holiday plus holidays

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training provided

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Control Panel Design Engineer in Kington, Herefordshire. The successful candidate will design control panels, generate documentation with EPLAN, and support the team while travelling for testing and commissioning across the UK.

A formal electrical/engineering qualification is required, with experience in MCCs and CAD tools preferred. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a full driving licence; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience designing Control Panels and MCCs is desirable.
• Experience using CAD design packages is desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical components, circuits and systems is essential.
• Experience in hazardous area design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Produce documentation packs using EPLAN Design Software.
• Provide technical support to other team members.
• Inspect and test control panels following internal procedures.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing; travel may be required within the UK.
• On-site commissioning with potential travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Independent work

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

EPLAN Design Software

CAD Design Packages

Job description

Job Title: Control Panel Design Engineer

Based: Kington, Herefordshire, HR5

Hours: 40pw, Monday to Friday

Pay: £32,500 - £50,000 depending on experience/qualifications

An opportunity has arisen for a Control Panel Design Engineer to join our Control Panel Design Team. The successful candidate will live within an easy commute to Kington, Herefordshire and report to the Panel Design Manager. The company is a well-known and well-respected business that designs, manufactures and installs electrical control panels for the process, water and wastewater industries. Our aim over the next 5 years is to expand the Control Panel Manufacturing side of the business bringing in further projects from new and existing customers.

Please note:

Successful candidate must easily and reliably commute or plan to relocate

Successful candidate will be subject to full pre-employment screening checks, including references and right to work verification

Visa sponsorship not offered; applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK

Main Duties

Design control panels in accordance with Customer and Industry Standards

Produce documentation packs using the latest version of EPLAN Design Software

Provide technical support to other members of the business

Carry out the inspection and testing of control panels, following internal inspection and testing procedures

Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing with the customer. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary

On-site commissioning. This may require travelling around the UK and overnight stays when necessary

Requirements

Formal Electrical/Electronic Engineering Qualification, BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above (essential)

Experience designing Control Panels and Motor Control Centres (MCC’s) (desirable)

Experience using CAD Design Packages (desirable)

Knowledge and understanding of Electrical components, circuits and systems (essential)

Experience designing for hazardous area applications (desirable)

Able to work independently and as part of a small team (essential)

Experience using basic electrical installation tools and testing equipment in a safe manner (desirable)

Experience building control panels (desirable)

Testing and fault-finding experience (desirable)

Self-motivated, creative thinker with the drive to deliver quality designs that meet the customers requirements (essential)

JIB/CSCS and EUSR Card (desirable - training provided if not held)

COMPEX EX 12 (desirable)

Full valid driving licence required (essential)

Experience within the water, wastewater and process industry (desirable)

Benefits

30 days annual holiday including 8 statutory holidays plus additional holiday after 3 years continuous service up to a maximum of 33 days

Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance

Accommodation and subsistence costs paid

Death in Service Benefit (up to 65)

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Pay

All appropriate and relevant PPE provided

Contributory Pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Company branded clothing available

Full training where required will be provided

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need