Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role based in Glasgow. This position involves managing engineering projects in highly regulated sectors, such as nuclear and oil & gas, with responsibilities including EC&I design and client communication. The role offers hybrid working options and a range of benefits including extensive annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

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

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

Low Voltage switchgear design

Control system design

Motor Control Centre design

Variable drive system design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Glasgow

Client: Belcan

Location: Glasgow, 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 electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects, support construction during manufacturing, including change control. Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions. Be client-facing, manage project scope expectations, and effectively carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates. Control and report costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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, 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 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.