Electrical Design Engineer

Rullion Managed Services; Clifton Hampden; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge fusion energy projects in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and proven experience designing electrical systems. Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of clean energy technology, offering competitive pay and potential for extension or permanent placement.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical systems using ECAD software.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 60204 and BS 7671.
• Sound understanding of design for manufacture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electrical systems for automation and robotics.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation using CAD applications.
• Conduct formal design checks and present work at technical reviews.

Skills

Electrical system design

Database-driven ECAD software

Communication skills

Safety and quality focus

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job title: Electrical Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension or Permanent
Pay rate: Competitive
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Hours of work: Full Time - 37.50 per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working option available with 3 days working on site

Join a world-leading organisation pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology. We're recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge projects developing the next generation of fusion energy systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment at the forefront of scientific innovation, where your designs will help shape the future of sustainable power.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll provide expert electrical design capability across major fusion research and engineering programmes. You'll be responsible for the design and specification of electrical systems, ensuring high technical standards and compliance with international regulations.

Working collaboratively within a skilled team of mechanical, control, and systems engineers, you will:

• Design complex electrical systems for automation, robotics, motion control, LV distribution, and PLC-based control.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical documentation using database-driven CAD applications such as SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform calculations for cable sizing, load estimation, and circuit protection.
• Select appropriate components and manage library data integrity.
• Conduct formal design checks and present work at technical reviews.
• Coordinate electrical design tasks to meet project priorities and deadlines.

About You

You’ll bring both creativity and rigour to your electrical design work, with a strong eye for safety, quality, and innovation.

Essential

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience designing electrical systems using database-driven ECAD software.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 60204, BS 7671 and other relevant international standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills in English.
• Sound understanding of design for manufacture principles.

Desirable

• Familiarity with SmarTeam PDM or similar configuration tools.
• Experience in automation, process plant, or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety principles.
• BS #removed#th Edition certification.
• Awareness of fusion, cryogenics, or remote-handling design environments (advantageous but not essential).

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission-driven team developing the technologies that could power our future sustainably.
• Collaborate with some of the UK's brightest minds in engineering and science.
• Excellent work-life balance with hybrid flexibility and an inclusive culture.
• Structured professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to apply your expertise to one of the most ambitious engineering challenges of our time, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. VISA sponsorship is not provided.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.