Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Control Design Engineer for a permanent position in St Helens, UK. The role involves engineering design within regulated sectors like nuclear and oil & gas. You'll manage projects, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to engineering standards while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental plan

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Support construction during manufacturing and handle change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Bath

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Control Design Engineer

Job type: Permanent

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in St Helens (hybrid). This role is within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or power generation.

Role

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, based at the control panel manufacturing facility in Haydock, with the option for hybrid working. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical EC&I designs of electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

You will manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions. Client-facing, you will manage client expectations regarding project scope, and be able to carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, as well as control and report project costs in terms of progress, scope change, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD packages including Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering with experience in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Advantageous Knowledge

Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation system design, Motor Control Centre design, variable drive system design.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, dental plan, 5% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance program.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this role, please apply using the provided link.