Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Coventry. The role focuses on managing EC&I designs for control panels in regulated environments like nuclear and oil & gas. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in electrical engineering and relevant design tools, with opportunities for hybrid working and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• 5-10 years experience in engineering design/technical specialties.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Monitor project costs, scope changes, and progress.

Skills

Project Management

Client-facing Skills

Technical Design

Electrical Engineering

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Coventry

Client: Belcan

Location: Coventry, 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 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 a 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, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions. Client-facing skills are essential to manage project scope expectations. You should be able to carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all project costs, progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• 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.

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 cover, 5% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance programme.

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