Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent role in St Helens, offering hybrid working. The successful candidate will manage electrical control panel designs, ensuring project execution aligns with client expectations and regulatory standards. Enjoy benefits such as 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a 5% pension contribution in a dynamic and regulated environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental plan coverage

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and project cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Control and report all costs related to project progress.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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 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 hybrid working options. 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

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. Be client-facing, manage client expectations regarding project scope, and carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates. Control and report all costs related to project 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 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 coverage, 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.