Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in Plymouth, focusing on EC&I design projects in regulated environments. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

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 benefits 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.
• Interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Oversee engineering estimates, costs, progress, and scope changes.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Plymouth

Client: Belcan

Location: Plymouth, 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 Plymouth (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 interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions, manage client expectations, and oversee engineering estimates, 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 of electrical engineering, including design, testing, and evaluation.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

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 benefits portal, and employee assistance program.

If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.