Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in West Midlands with hybrid working opportunities. The successful candidate will manage EC&I engineering design projects in regulated environments such as nuclear and oil & gas, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to project scope. Excellent benefits include generous leave and private medical cover.

Benefits

25 days 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

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Experience with low voltage switchgear design, control/automation system design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.
• Control and report project costs, progress, and scope changes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

UK security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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Electrical Controls Design Engineer, West Midlands

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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 St Helens (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 control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, support construction during manufacturing, including change control. Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.

Client-facing role, managing client expectations regarding project scope. Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates. Control and report project costs, 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/technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, 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 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 link.