Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will manage engineering projects in regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas sectors. Benefits include extensive leave, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Control and report costs related to progress and scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH familiarity

Technical Design

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Low Voltage switchgear design

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Edinburgh

Client: Belcan

Location: Edinburgh, 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 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 the option for hybrid working. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical EC&I designs of electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

You will manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects, supporting construction throughout the manufacturing stage, including change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

You shall be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope. You will carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD packages including 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 due to the nature of work.

Advantageous Knowledge: Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation system design, Motor Control Centre design, variable drive system design.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, dental plan 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 experience and qualifications for this role, please apply using the provided link.