Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne for a permanent role focusing on designing control panels in regulated environments. This full-time position offers hybrid working and includes comprehensive benefits like annual leave, medical cover, and pension contributions.

Benefits

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 benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design or technical specialist experience.
• 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

Design Management

Project Management

Customer Requirement Analysis

Cost Control

Engineering Design Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Belcan

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 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 hybrid working options. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical EC&I designs of 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.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, 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 or 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: 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 benefit portal, and employee assistance program.

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