Electrical Design Engineer

Workshop Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Havant is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer. This role requires designing electrical systems for generator backup power, ensuring compliance with UK standards and regulations. Candidates must have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and hands-on experience with AutoCAD. Benefits include 25 days holiday, gym privileges, and free parking.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC / HNC in electrical engineering required.
• Proven experience in power distribution and 3 phase systems essential.
• Strong understanding of BS 7671 standards and UK regulations needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for generator backup power.
• Provide engineering support for low and high voltage applications.
• Produce wiring schematics and maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

AutoCAD

Knowledge of UK electrical regulations

Power distribution

3 phase systems

Education

ONC / HNC in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Our client, a family–run business specialising in critical power solutions, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for taking projects from initial concept through to detailed design, delivering bespoke solutions that meet client requirements and comply with all relevant technical standards. This is a hands–on design position where your proficiency in AutoCAD and strong understanding of UK electrical regulations will be essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for generator backup power installations, including specifying LV switchgear, control panels, generator controllers, and integration with UPS/uninterruptible power supply systems.
• Provide design and engineering support for both low (LV) and high (HV) voltage applications
• Responsible for the design and drawing up of electrical schematics, including CDM and BS7671 regulation.
• Produce wiring schematics, panel layouts, and cable schedules using AutoCAD. Maintain clear, well–organized drawings and documentation for all projects, enabling effective installation and future maintenance.
• Identify resources required for the design and project build and assist Sales with technical input to facilitate accurate quotations and detailed design specifications
• Prepare technical documentation to support your designs.

Person Specification

• Must have appropriate electrical design engineering experience, ideally minimum ONC / HNC in electrical engineering
• Proven experience in power distribution and 3 phase systems
• knowledge of electrical engineering principles and components. Strong understanding of BS 7671 standards for electrical installations and a working knowledge of other relevant UK regulations and standards
• Excellent IT and AutoCAD (or similar) knowledge
• Proven experience of design and estimating within an electrical environment, design of switchgear, control panels and experience of PLC programming an advantage.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing programme and gym privileges
• Free on–site parking