Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in Hemel Hempstead. The position involves designing electrical control panels within regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas, offering hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, medical insurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental cover

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Oversee engineering and design estimates, costs, and project scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Eplan

Control Systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Hemel Hempstead

Client: Belcan

Location: Hemel Hempstead, 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 an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in Hemel Hempstead (hybrid). This role involves working 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 Hemel Hempstead, 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 interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions, communicate effectively with clients, manage project scope expectations, and oversee engineering and design estimates, costs, progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree 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

Experience in Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation system design, motor control centre design, and 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 believe you have the necessary experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.