Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Northampton. This full-time role, which offers hybrid working, involves managing EC&I designs of electrical control panels in regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas. The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant design experience. A comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a pension contribution is provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Death in service cover

Dental plan cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 the EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Handle change control and manage project scope.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Design Engineering

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Northampton

Client: Belcan

Location: Northampton, 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 a EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in Northampton (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 the EC&I engineering and design of 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 should be able to carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 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 link.