Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Control Design Engineer for a permanent position in Ipswich. This role involves designing electrical control panels and systems in regulated environments, requiring a Bachelor's degree and several years of experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental coverage

5% employer pension contribution

Death-in-service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Control and report project costs and progress.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles

Project Management

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Ipswich

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Ipswich

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 Ipswich. 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 a manufacturing facility with options for hybrid working. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, supporting construction during manufacturing, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope.
• Prepare, check, and approve engineering and design estimates.
• Control and report project costs, progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, 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 coverage, 5% employer pension contribution, death-in-service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance programs.

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.