Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent role based in St Helens, UK. This full-time position involves working on electrical control designs in regulated environments such as nuclear and power generation. Candidates should have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role offers the option for hybrid working and includes attractive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience required.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Control and report all project costs regarding progress and scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Engineering Design

Testing and Evaluation

Education

BSc degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

AMTECH

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 St Helens (hybrid). This role involves working within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or power generation.

Role

This is a full-time position, 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

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects, supporting construction during the manufacturing stage, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.
• Manage client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates.
• Control and report all project costs concerning progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc 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?

• 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 provided link.