Electrical Design Engineer

WR Engineering; Havant; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Havant is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. You will design electrical systems for critical power applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating across teams. Knowledge in CAD and strong design experience is essential. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50k, focusing on quality and innovation in essential infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical system design, ideally with switchgear and control panels.
• Confident CAD user with excellent IT skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including control panels and UPS systems.
• Create CAD drawings and schematics to CDM and BS7671 standards.
• Support LV and HV applications during site commissioning.

Skills

Electrical system design

CAD proficiency

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Havant – to 50k

I'm on the hunt for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who's passionate about delivering high–quality, reliable solutions that keep critical systems running – when failure is not an option.

An opportunity has arisen within a fast–growing, purpose–driven company with a mission: to keep the lights on, the data flowing, and essential systems operational when they're needed most. From hospitals to data centres, they provide critical power solutions with a laser focus on safety, service, and innovation.

About the role:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be the technical force behind our solutions, creating electrical designs that meet the highest standards in critical power applications. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time – making a direct impact on the performance of essential infrastructure across the UK.

What you'll be doing:

– Designing full electrical systems – from control panels to generator controllers and UPS systems

– Creating CAD drawings and schematics to CDM and BS7671 standards

– Supporting both LV and HV applications, including site commissioning and FAT/SAT

– Helping manage projects from start to finish – timelines, budgets, and all the bits in between

– Collaborating across departments to deliver seamless, end–to–end project execution

– Bringing your creativity and problem–solving skills to every technical challenge

You:

– ONC/HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

– Strong experience in electrical system design – ideally including switchgear and control panels

– Confident CAD user with excellent IT skills

– Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards

– A can–do attitude, proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for quality and detail

– PLC programming knowledge and project estimating experience is advantageous

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.