Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Portsmouth is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role. This position involves managing electrical designs for control panels in highly regulated environments, offering hybrid working options. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess extensive design experience.

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 benefit portal

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Support construction during manufacturing and handle change control.

Skills

AutoCAD

Eplan

Electrical Design

Control Systems

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 Portsmouth (hybrid working). This role involves working 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 Portsmouth, 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 interpret customer requirements into engineering solutions, manage client expectations, and oversee engineering estimates, costs, and project scope changes.

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, Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Advantageous Knowledge

Experience in Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation systems, Motor Control Centres, and Variable Drive Systems.

Benefits

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 benefit portal, and employee assistance programs.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested, please apply using the provided link.