Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Dartford. The role involves managing engineering projects in regulated environments, requiring a BSc in Electrical Engineering and several years of experience. Benefits include annual leave, pension contributions, and private medical insurance.

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 program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Maintain client communication and manage project scope.
• Check and approve engineering design estimates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

AutoCAD

Control Systems Design

Client Communication

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Dartford

Client: Belcan

Location: Dartford, 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 Dartford (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 Dartford with hybrid working options. 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 projects, support construction during manufacturing, including change control. Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.

Maintain client communication and manage client expectations regarding project scope. Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, control and report project costs related to progress, scope changes, and man hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• 5-10 years of professional engineering design or technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering, including 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.