Electrical Controls Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent, hybrid position in Watford. The successful candidate will manage EC&I design projects in regulated sectors like nuclear and defence. This role offers competitive benefits including annual leave, private medical insurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Project Management

Client Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

AMTECH

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 Watford (hybrid). 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 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 them into engineering solutions. You will be client-facing, managing client expectations regarding project scope, and will carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, controlling and reporting all costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

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 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 cover, 5% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance programme.

If you have the experience and qualifications for this role, please apply using the provided link.