Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in Chester. In this role, you will design electrical control panels, manage projects, and collaborate with clients within highly regulated environments. Competitive benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a pension contribution.

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 programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Knowledge in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients and oversee project scope expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Client Liaison

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Chester

Client: Belcan

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 a control panel manufacturing facility in Haydock with hybrid working options. 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 need to understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions. You will liaise with clients, manage project scope expectations, and oversee engineering estimates, costs, progress, scope changes, and man hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc 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 in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering 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, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance programs.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this role, please apply using the provided link.