Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in St Helens. This full-time role involves managing and completing electrical designs for control panels in regulated sectors like nuclear and oil & gas, offering hybrid working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Dental cover

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Experience with low voltage switchgear and automation systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Support construction during the manufacturing stage, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Design Evaluation

Education

BSc 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 involves working in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or power generation.

Role

This is a full-time position, 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

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects
• Support construction during the manufacturing stage, including change control
• Understand customer 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

• BSc 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 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 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 program.

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