Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; 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 based in St Helens with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will manage EC&I engineering projects, requiring strong qualifications in electrical engineering and relevant software proficiency. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and private medical 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

• 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.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Control and report project costs, progress, scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Change Control

Education

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 control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

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

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/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.

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, and employee assistance program.

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