Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Colchester. The role involves managing design projects in highly regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas. Applicants should have significant engineering experience, be client-facing, and have the ability to meet security clearance requirements. Benefit offerings include generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and pensions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Check and approve engineering and design estimates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Technical Design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Colchester

Client: Belcan

Location: Colchester, 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 control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

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

You will be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope. You will also carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report on project costs, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Electrical engineers should have a 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 is required due to the nature of the 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 access to employee assistance program.

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