Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent position in Wakefield with hybrid options. The role involves managing engineering projects within regulated environments like nuclear and oil & gas, requiring strong design and client management skills, along with significant experience in electrical design.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Experience in electrical control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Check and approve engineering and design estimates.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Client Management

Design Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Wakefield

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Wakefield, 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 Wakefield (hybrid). This role operates 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 hybrid working options. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, supporting construction during manufacturing, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Client-facing role, managing client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, control costs, and report on project 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 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 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 program.

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