Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established controls team is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves creating detailed electrical designs in the heavy machinery sector, focusing on collaboration and technical accuracy. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position is office-based with occasional travel required.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private Health

Pension matched up to 4.5%

Qualifications

• Solid background in electrical engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of control panel design.
• Experience attending client meetings and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• Develop engineered solutions under supervision.
• Prepare Factory Acceptance Testing documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Collaboration

Technical accuracy

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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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 [emailprotected] , or call on 0161 416 6296.