Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Dawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime

Car allowance

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver medium to large-scale electrical projects in renewables and marine sectors from Shropshire. You will design schematics, panel layouts, and system architectures using EPLAN, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specs.

The role requires degree/HNC/apprenticeship in Electrical/Automation, hands-on experience, and strong problem-solving with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.
• Proven experience in an electrical engineering environment.
• Proficient in EPLAN or similar design software.
• Strong electrical hardware design skills (LV drives/inverters).
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver medium to large-scale electrical projects within renewables and marine sectors.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, system architecture drawings and cable schedules using EPLAN (or similar).
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and customer specifications.
• Carry out system testing, including internal testing and FAT.
• Prepare key project documentation (FAT, FDS, O&M manuals, customer packs).
• Work with subcontractors to maintain build quality and standards.
• Develop efficient technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to support project delivery and optimise solutions.
• Continuously improve designs through lessons learned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Customer-focused

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Automation Eng degree/HNC/apprenticeship

Tools

EPLAN

Electrical CAD tools

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Join a global leader at the forefront of industrial innovation and sustainability.

With operations spanning multiple continents, it offers the stability of a well-established brand combined with the dynamic energy of continuous growth and technological advancement.

Established as a world leader in electrical control systems for heavy industries including Steel, Paper, Mining, Cranes and Power Generation, they provide turn-key engineering, manufacture, installations and start ups of electrical, controls and automation systems for these industries.

£40-45k + Pension, Overtime, £7k Car Allowance

Shropshire. Ref: 25254

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Design and deliver medium to large-scale electrical projects within renewables and marine sectors
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, system architecture drawings and cable schedules using EPLAN (or similar)
• Ensure all designs meet industry standards, regulations and customer specifications
• Carry out system testing, including internal testing and FAT
• Prepare key project documentation (FAT, FDS, O&M manuals, customer packs)
• Work with subcontractors to maintain build quality and standards
• Develop efficient technical solutions based on customer requirements
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to support project delivery and optimise solutions
• Continuously improve designs through lessons learned
• Support project execution, including occasional travel to customer sites

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Degree, HNC, or apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering
• Proven experience in an electrical engineering environment
• Proficient in EPLAN or similar design software
• Strong electrical hardware design skills (LV drives/inverters)
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills
• Customer-focused with a proactive and adaptable approach
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within global teams
• Experience in solution-based environments (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally

Located in Shropshire, this role would be commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford.