Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Sheffield. This full-time role involves managing EC&I design projects, client interaction, and ensuring compliance with specifications in highly regulated environments such as nuclear and power generation. Attractive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD packages and electrical engineering.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Support construction during manufacturing stage.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Client Management

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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 Sheffield (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 and support construction during the manufacturing stage, including change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

You will 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

• BSc 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.

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 coverage, 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.