Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Control Design Engineer to manage and complete EC&I design projects in a permanent position in St Helens. This hybrid role involves client-facing responsibilities and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with significant engineering design experience. Competitive benefits and working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Dental cover

Death in service cover

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Client Management

Design Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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 EC&I engineering and design projects, support construction during manufacturing, including change control. Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions. Be client-facing, manage client expectations regarding project scope, and carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates. Control and report all project 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 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.

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 cover, 5% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, access to a benefits portal, and an employee assistance program.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this role, please apply using the provided link.