Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent role. This position involves managing projects in regulated industries, working hybrid out of facilities. Benefits include generous annual leave, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and more. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background and relevant experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Dental coverage

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience required.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.
• Experience in developing and evaluating engineering designs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Design

Problem Solving

Client Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

AMTECH

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 hybrid working options. 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 projects, support construction during manufacturing, including change control. Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions. Manage client expectations regarding project scope. Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, and control and report all project costs concerning progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• 5-10 years of professional engineering design/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 of annual leave plus bank holidays, dental coverage, 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 required experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.