Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in Bradford, with responsibilities in EC&I designs for control panels. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant design experience, with opportunities for hybrid work and excellent benefits, including a pension 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 or technical specialist experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Prepare, check, and approve engineering and design estimates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Design

Project Management

Customer Requirement Analysis

Cost Control

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Bradford

Client: Belcan

Location: Bradford, 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 Bradford. 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 Bradford, with the option for hybrid working. 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 of projects, supporting construction during manufacturing, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope.
• Prepare, 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 or technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Advantageous Knowledge

Experience in Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation systems, Motor Control Centres, and Variable Drive Systems.

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 have the required experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.