Electrical Design Engineer

Employment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the heavy machinery sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their controls team. This office-based role involves creating detailed electrical designs and providing support throughout project phases, ensuring technical accuracy and collaboration. You'll enjoy benefits including a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Health

Pension matched up to 4.5%

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of control panel design.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• Develop solutions from specifications.
• Monitor design progress and report to project managers.
• Attend client and subcontractor meetings.
• Prepare Factory Acceptance Testing documentation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Panel Design

AutoCAD

Collaboration

Technical Support

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established controls team, supporting projects from initial enquiry and concept development through to detailed design in the heavy machinery sector. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to UK sites as needed to support project delivery.

This role would be ideal for a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a solid background in electrical engineering and a strong working knowledge of control panel design. It would particularly suit someone who enjoys a structured environment, values technical accuracy, and thrives in a team where collaboration with contractors and clients is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive electrical designs using AutoCAD, including schematics, general arrangements, single line diagrams, and cable schedules.

• Develop engineered solutions from specifications under the supervision of the Electrical Contract Manager.

• Monitor and report design progress and forecasts to project managers.

• Attend client and subcontractor meetings, providing technical support throughout project phases.

• Prepare Factory Acceptance Testing documentation and attend tests at manufacturing sites.

In return you'll receive a salary up to £65k, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Private Health, and a pension matched up to 4.5%.

So if you're looking to work with a firm who have a strong background of providing quality to highly regulated industries, get in touch today with Mark Dorey on [e-mail], or call on 0161 416 6296.