Electrical Design Engineer

Adi Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birkenhead is seeking a Design Engineer to deliver detailed electrical designs, calculations, and specifications. The successful candidate will use EPLAN and AutoCAD software, providing engineering solutions while ensuring all projects adhere to budget and safety requirements. This role requires proficiency in designs for automation systems, PLCs, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include healthcare plans, employee assistance programs, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Savings and discounts portal

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company-wide Christmas party

Annual employee awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for automation and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, SCADA, and motor control systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to provide engineering solutions and proposals.
• Review design submissions to ensure technical standards are met.
• Ensure projects adhere to budget and schedule.
• Observe safety objectives and legal requirements.
• Manage electrical engineering designs and provide supporting services.

Skills

Electrical design for automation and control systems

Proficiency in EPLAN

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Knowledge of HMIs and SCADA

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs, including calculations, specifications, and comprehensive drawings, using EPLAN and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and interpret their requirements to provide engineering solutions and costed, documented proposals; produce design specifications as required.
• Provide electrical engineering support by critically reviewing design submissions to ensure technical standards are met.
• Ensure projects are fit for purpose and adhere to budget and schedule constraints.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed, particularly for Control & LV Electrical Switchgear Panels and Cabling Installations.
• Manage electrical engineering designs and provide supporting technical and commissioning services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for automation and control systems.
• Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, SCADA, and motor control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Other organisations may call this role an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Development Engineer or Electrical Engineering Designer.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop - savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awardsFree workwear