Electrical Design Engineer

PWE Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop cost-effective control solutions. This role involves detailed design, collaboration with various departments, and ensuring compliance with standards. The company offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work schemes

Share purchase schemes

Support for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of relevant electrical hardware design experience.
• Experience in Systems Integration Environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective control solutions.
• Handle detailed design, specification, and testing of control solutions.
• Support sales in developing robust control solutions.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design

Collaboration

Value Engineering

Education

Qualified to the 18th Edition BS 7671

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Norwich or Coventry

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our client within the water sector. This role is a key position within their team, responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective control solutions that meet customer needs while complying with all relevant legislation and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and successfully implement cost-effective control solutions for projects that meet customer needs, comply with relevant legislation, and stay within budget.
2. Stay updated with evolving technologies and implement proven solutions that offer savings to the business.
3. Handle detailed design, specification, implementation, FAT testing of control solutions.
4. Support sales in developing robust, cost-effective control solutions.
5. Proactively value engineer solutions to identify alternative materials and scope change opportunities, ensuring adherence to performance, quality, and compliance standards.
6. Attend design reviews and submit designs for approval.
7. Be on-site for successful hardware site commissioning and SAT testing of control solutions.
8. Work within established procedures and formats.
9. Collaborate with departments on receipt of orders and attend handover meetings as needed.
10. Maintain positive relationships across departments to facilitate technical consistency for future projects.
11. Assist in internal process improvements, waste reduction, and system development, including document management.
12. Support team members during absences due to holidays or sickness.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management.

About You:

1. 1-3+ years of relevant electrical hardware design experience, including MCC (DOL, ASD, Soft Start & VSD), Switchgear, Control Panels, and LV Distribution/Electrical Installations.
2. Experience working in a Systems Integration Environment, collaborating with Software Engineers to develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
3. Proven ability in specification, design, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment with internal or external resources.
4. Knowledge of BS EN 61439, BS EN 60204 standards.
5. Qualified to the 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations.
6. Skilled in producing complex electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, and BOMs.
7. Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.

What Our Client Can Offer You:

Our client offers a dynamic, stable environment with opportunities to develop your career on some of the UK’s most exciting projects. Their order book exceeds GBP 3.8 billion, ensuring long-term stability and growth opportunities.

Their Benefits Include:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Private medical schemes for employees.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Share purchase schemes.
• Support for professional development, including paid memberships to recognized professional bodies.
• Flexible working arrangements.

About Our Client:

Their mission is to improve communities by building essential infrastructure and facilities. They foster a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and innovation to deliver long-term value for clients, stakeholders, and employees.