Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Control Design Engineer for a permanent role in Luton. This full-time position, with hybrid working options, involves managing complex EC&I engineering projects in regulated sectors like nuclear and oil & gas. The successful candidate will engage directly with clients, ensuring project specifications are met while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Dental plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Experience in low voltage switchgear design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 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 will be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope, and will carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, controlling and reporting costs related to progress, scope change, 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, 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.