Design Engineer

Davenham Switchgear Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical engineering company in Nottingham seeks a Design Engineer to contribute to innovative projects. This role requires creating schematic designs and managing projects from start to finish while ensuring compliance with national standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Design Engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000 with various employee benefits, including health plans and holidays.

Benefits

Death in service - 3 x salary

25 days holidays

Health plan after probation

On site parking

Qualifications

• Post-graduate design experience, ideally in LV switchgear.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and compliance.
• Experience producing technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create schematic designs and wiring diagrams for switchgear units.
• Manage projects from inception to completion including design approvals.
• Build relationships with clients and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure accurate project documentation and compliance.

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD design

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Project management certification

Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Procore

Attention to detail

Adaptable and resilient

Education

Degree in Electrical Design Engineering

MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Design Engineer based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Annum. Hours: Full Time, Permanent.

Benefits

• 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm finish Friday
• Death in service - 3 x salary
• 25 days holidays
• On site parking
• Health plan after probation
• EAP
• Christmas shutdown
• On site

Role

This is a new role reporting into the Head of Design who is based in Dublin. We are looking for a technical expert who can work autonomously, influence design strategy, and drive innovation. The role will involve working directly with project leads, production teams and clients to shape projects from concept to completion. Initial onboarding will take place in Dublin for 3 weeks with an estimated 2 days a month thereafter. The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between operations and technical teams, contributing to complex projects while advancing their career within a growing international company. The role is very project oriented, so it would be desirable for candidates to hold PMP certification.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Create schematic designs, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for switchgear control units using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Ensure designs meet company, national, and international standards for safety and performance. Experience working to UL standards is desirable.

Project Management

• Manage projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, design approvals, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production teams to implement design changes, track milestones, and manage client expectations.
• Participate in vendor meetings and manage outsourced design or manufacturing support as needed.

Client Engagement & Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, providing technical guidance and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), supporting clients with documentation and technical expertise.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate project documentation including as-built drawings, test certificates, warranty information, and H2C / O+M manuals.
• Maintain records and ensure all handover documentation is uploaded to client systems.

What you'll need to join us as an Design Engineer

• Degree in Electrical Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) advantageous.
• Post-graduate design experience, ideally in LV switchgear, PDU, or RPP design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD design; particularly in the creation of 3 phase schematic drawings.
• Experience producing technical drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent time management, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project management certification is desirable.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commercial awareness and client-facing experience.
• Experience with Procore beneficial but not essential.
• Effective computer systems management and file organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and international offices.
• Proactive and results-driven, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond to evolving project requirements and client needs.

If you're an experienced Design Engineer looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: We reserve the right to amend this job description in line with business needs. All changes will be communicated accordingly.

No agencies please.

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