Control Systems Design Engineer

Schneider Electric; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking an early-career Project Engineer for their Busbar Systems team in Telford. This field-based position emphasizes technical and project delivery skills, offering tasks such as assisting in project delivery, site surveys, and installation planning. Ideal candidates should have an academic background in electrical or mechanical engineering and a willingness to travel across the UK. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in electrical project engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience or academic knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Interest in busbar systems, switchgear, or LV distribution.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally to Northern Ireland.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering projects across the Canalis MTO product range.
• Support site surveys, installation planning, and isometric design drawing reviews.
• Help manage design updates and project changes in ERP systems.
• Attend project sites and collaborate with customers, internal teams, and suppliers.
• Prepare RAMS documents and assist in health and safety compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Early‑career engineer with experience or academic background

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

We’re looking for an early‑career Project Engineer to join our Busbar Systems team at Schneider Electric. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role with a strong technical and project delivery focus. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers supporting the design, coordination, and installation of Low Voltage Busbar Trunking Systems used in hospitals, data centres, factories, and commercial buildings across the UK and Northern Ireland. Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering projects across the Canalis MTO product range
• Support site surveys, installation planning, and isometric design drawing reviews
• Help manage design updates and project changes in ERP systems
• Attend project sites (flexible travel pattern) and collaborate with customers, internal teams, and suppliers
• Prepare RAMS documents and assist in health and safety compliance
• Take part in project meetings and build knowledge of industry practices

Qualifications

• Early‑career engineer with some experience or academic knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Interest in busbar systems, switchgear, or LV distribution
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally to Northern Ireland
• Clear communicator who enjoys teamwork and solving problems
• Full UK driving licence
• Based ideally near Telford, Leeds, Coventry, or London (you will need to travel)
• CAD or ERP experience is a bonus but not required

This is a great fit if you’re eager to learn, technically minded, and looking for a long‑term career in electrical project engineering.

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