Electrical Design Engineer

EC&I Partners; Eckington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering partner in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design and integrate complex electrical systems. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid role, collaborating with project teams to ensure all components function as intended. We offer a competitive salary of £45,000, progression opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 UK Bank Holidays

Salary of £45,000 with progression opportunities

Flexible hours, including 'flexi-Fridays'

Private Medical & Life Insurance

Pension scheme & professional fees covered

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Referral bonus scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Gym discounts & Length of service celebrations

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in electrical design or systems engineering.
• Experience in low/extra low voltage power generation required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and system layouts from scratch.
• Integrate subsystems ensuring functionality.
• Test and validate systems according to specifications.
• Prepare technical documents including requirements and manuals.
• Collaborate with project teams to solve problems.
• Support commissioning and oversee assembly as needed.

Skills

Low/extra low voltage power generation

AutoCAD Electrical

Systems engineering principles

Electrical design

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000

Employment type: Permanent, Hybrid, Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to design, integrate, and test complex electrical systems. You'll work with software, hardware, and project teams to deliver projects that meet client needs safely, on time and in budget.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave + 8 UK Bank Holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Salary of £45,000 with progression opportunities
• Flexible hours, including "flexi-Fridays"
• Private Medical & Life Insurance
• Pension scheme & professional fees covered
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Gym discounts & Length of service celebrations

What you’ll do

• Design electrical schematics and system layouts from scratch.
• Integrate subsystems and ensure everything works together.
• Test and validate systems to meet specs.
• Prepare technical documents: requirements, designs, test plans, manuals.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients to solve problems.
• Support commissioning and oversee assembly/manufacture when needed.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years' experience with a relevant qualification or 4 years' experience in systems engineering/hardware or electrical design or equivalent role.
• Experience in low/extra low voltage power generation (400 VAC with motor starters).
• Proficiency in software packages (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical) and electrical design.
• Good understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies.

Our clients are a global engineering partner with 50+ years of experience in Energy, Nuclear, and Industrial sectors. We design safe, innovative solutions while putting people first.

Be part of a team where your ideas matter and your growth is supported.