Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton. You will work on various EC&I design projects within regulated environments, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction. This permanent position offers a hybrid working option, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental plan

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

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

Skills

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD packages

Design projects management

Client management

Change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Southampton

Client: Belcan

Location: Southampton, 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 a EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in Southampton (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 EC&I engineering and design projects, support construction during manufacturing, and handle change control. You will understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

You shall be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope. You will carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all project costs, including 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 or 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, 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.