Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cardiff is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position. The role involves designing electrical control panels and systems in regulated environments, requiring a BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering and significant design experience. Benefits include generous leave, dental coverage, pension contributions, 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

Benefits portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience required.
• Experience in regulated environments (nuclear, defence, etc.).
• 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.
• Interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design

Project Management

Testing and Evaluating Designs

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent Qualifications/Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Cardiff

Client: Belcan

Location: Cardiff, 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 a EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in Cardiff. This role involves working within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or power generation.

Role

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, based at a manufacturing facility in Cardiff with options for hybrid working. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

You will manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. You will interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions, manage client expectations, and oversee engineering estimates, costs, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc/BEng 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, including testing and evaluating designs.
• 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% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, benefits portal, and employee assistance program.

If you meet the qualifications and experience, please apply using the provided link.