Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Control Design Engineer for a permanent role in St Helens, offering hybrid working options. The position involves managing EC&I design projects in sectors such as nuclear, defence, and oil & gas. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, alongside skills in AutoCAD and client engagement. Attractive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental cover

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience required.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Engage with clients and manage expectations for engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Engagement

Change Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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 hybrid working options. 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

Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

Engage with clients, manage expectations, and effectively carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates. Control and report all project costs, including progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• 5-10 years of professional engineering design or technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, 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 cover, 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 possess the required experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.