Electrical Design Engineer

Randstad Staffing; Crofty; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in the UK to own electrical control system designs from concept through to handover. You will produce and maintain design packs using EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical, specify components, size cables and protection devices, and support bids and project delivery.

Cross-functional collaboration with workshop, software and operations teams will ensure designs are functional, manufacturable and delivered on schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical control systems and control panels for automated equipment.
• Strong understanding of component selection, cable sizing and circuit protection.
• Experience producing full electrical design packs (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs).

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain design packs using EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Specify components, size cables and protection devices to meet specs and safety standards.
• Support projects through feasibility, quotations, and technical queries during delivery.
• Collaborate with workshop, software and operations teams to ensure manufacturability and on-time delivery.
• Create test sheets and validation procedures for factory testing, commissioning and site handover.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve design or assembly issues on site.

Skills

Electrical design

Control panels

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Schematic design

Testing

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Are you an Electrical Design Engnieer looking to join a well estalished and local firm.

Please read on.

Working for a leading UK specialist as the Electrical Design Engineer you will take full ownership of electrical control system designs from initial concept through detailed engineering, manufacturing support, testing, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Design & Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive design packs using EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, panel layouts, terminal plans, cable schedules, and BOMs.
• System Specification: Specify components, size cables and protection devices, and build compliant control system solutions tailored to client and safety specifications.
• Project & Tender Support: Conduct feasibility assessments, make cost-conscious design decisions, assist with quotations, and resolve technical queries during project delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with workshop, software, and operations teams to guarantee designs are functional, manufacturable, and delivered on schedule.
• Testing & Validation: Create test sheets and validation procedures to streamline factory testing, commissioning, and final site handover.
• Hands-on Troubleshooting: Provide practical engineering support to resolve electrical design or assembly issues during build and installation.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all design work meets current machinery, safety, and industry regulatory standards.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience designing electrical control systems and control panels for automated equipment or machinery.
• Proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of component selection, cable sizing, and circuit protection.
• Experience creating full electrical design packs (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, cable schedules).
• Ability to generate commissioning test documentation and compliance procedures.
• Practical problem-solving skills for workshop and site-level troubleshooting

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.