Electrical Design Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Broadland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical design solutions for a variety of projects. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining electrical systems, interpreting technical specifications, and supporting prototype testing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with electrical test equipment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical design calculations.
• Excellent skills in technical report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for power distribution and control panels.
• Evaluate system requirements and identify technical solutions.
• Support prototype testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Knowledge and experience in industrial wiring and system interconnection

Interpreting and creating technical drawings and specifications

Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment

Technical report writing

Confident presenting technical information

Electrical design calculations and analysis

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Norwich

We're looking for a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team, where you'll be responsible for developing electrical design solutions across the full life cycle of our systems range. This hands-on role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects, including power distribution, control panel design, wiring schematics, and system integration.

You'll play a key role in turning system requirements into robust, cost-effective, and high-quality engineering solutions. From initial concept through to prototype testing, installation, and commissioning, this role offers excellent scope for technical problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, and instrumentation.
• Create new and maintain legacy electrical designs.
• Evaluate system requirements and identify appropriate technical solutions.
• Generate test plans, interface documentation, and supplier specifications.
• Support prototype testing and provide hands-on troubleshooting using electrical test equipment.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Ensure all designs meet schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Provide technical advice during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, and project management.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the scope of the role.

About You

Qualifications / Education / Training

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent demonstrable experience).

Technical Skills / Experience

• Knowledge and experience in industrial wiring and system interconnection.
• Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment for fault finding and prototype testing.
• Strong technical report writing and documentation skills.
• Confident presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in electrical design calculations and analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management skills, comfortable working to deadlines.
• Exceptional problem solver, with the ability to propose innovative solutions.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Contribute to projects spanning the full engineering life cycle