Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Control Design Engineer for a permanent position that focuses on designing electrical control panels and systems in regulated environments. This full-time role includes responsibilities like managing design projects, client interaction, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The position offers hybrid working flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers looking for a challenging role.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Support construction during manufacturing and handle change control.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.

Skills

Client Management

Customer Requirement Analysis

Project Management

Engineering Design

Electrical Control Systems

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

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10.06.2025

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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

You will manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.

You shall be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope. You will carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all project costs, including progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc or higher 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 in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.
• Must meet UK security clearance criteria due to the nature of the work.

Advantageous Knowledge: Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation systems, motor control centres, variable drive systems.

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.