Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Birmingham. This full-time role involves managing electrical designs of control panels in regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas. Benefits include 25 days leave, private medical insurance, and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental cover

5% 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.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Control and report project costs and scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design

Project Management

Client Management

Testing

Evaluation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Birmingham

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Birmingham, 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham, with hybrid working options. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical EC&I designs of control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, supporting construction during manufacturing, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Client-facing role, managing client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates.
• Control and report project costs, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

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

Advantageous Knowledge: Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation systems, motor control centres, variable drive systems.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, dental cover, 5% 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 relevant experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.