Electrical Design Engineer

J3a Recruitment; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Bath is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work on major water projects. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, alongside excellent benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in control panel design/manufacturing.
• Background in the water industry highly beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver control panels, schematics, and layouts.
• Ensure projects meet budgets, deadlines, and industry standards.
• Carry out design calculations and review designs from other disciplines.

Skills

Control panel design

Knowledge of control systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Electrical drawing software

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer - Water Industry

Bath | Up to £50,000 + benefits | Hybrid (3 office / 2 home)

A leading MEICA contractor, delivering across the majority of UK water frameworks, with an impressive order book and continued growth, is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the team.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll:

• Design and deliver control panels, schematics, and layouts from concept through to completion.
• Ensure projects meet budgets, deadlines, and industry standards.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and suppliers to keep everything on track.
• Carry out design calculations, review designs from other disciplines, and help drive quality, safety, and sustainability.

What You\'ll Need

• Experience in control panel design/manufacturing.
• Background in the water industry is highly beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of control systems, LV switchgear, PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical drawing software.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £50k (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Health cash plan & life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee recognition & discount schemes
• Bike-to-work scheme

If you\'re an Electrical Design Engineer who\'s looking for a fresh challenge, this is a fantastic chance to join a market leader, work on major water projects, and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Interested? Drop me a message for a confidential chat