Electrical Design Engineer

CIIH Ltd T/A Headway Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical power switchboards is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to manage the customer journey from tendering to fabrication, ensuring high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in power switchgear design, proficiency in AutoCAD LT, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus buy and sell options

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong foundation in power switchgear and panel design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD LT and familiar with the tendering process.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the customer journey from end to end.
• Support the design, costing, quoting, production and delivery of switchboards.

Skills

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Electrical Design Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Schneider/Merlin switchgear

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Role Summary:

Our client, a successful and well-established manufacturer and supplier of electrical power switchboards, is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an additional role due to continued growth, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of the customer journey from tendering through to order and fabrication.

As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will be responsible for supporting tendering from the design, costing, and quoting process through to production and delivery, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout. You will work closely with customers, the design office, and the shop floor to deliver high-quality solutions, on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the customer journey from end to end
• Support the design, costing, quoting, production and delivery of switchboards
• Prepare and issue drawings using AutoCAD LT for customer approval and shop floor fabrication.
• Engage with clients to understand their requirements and provide expert advice.
• Work confidently in customer-facing, design office, and shop floor environments.
• Utilise Schneider/Merlin switchgear (Prisma, PowerPact, ACB’s, EcoStruxure) and power factor correction systems where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with BS Standard Fuse Boards (Miniform, Red Spot, CMMT) and other industry standards.

About You:

• Experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong foundation in power switchgear and panel design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD LT and familiar with the tendering process.
• Customer-focused with excellent commercial acumen and communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 -£60,000
• 23 days holiday plus buy and sell options (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to further their career within a well-established and growing company.

Ready to apply? Get in touch today!