Electrical Project Engineer

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its design and projects team. You will produce detailed LV switchgear designs and schematics, working closely with estimating, production, and site teams to ensure projects progress from design through commissioning.

You will have demonstrable experience in LV switchgear, control panels and MCCs, with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or SEE Electrical, and a strong grasp of

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs, or distribution boards.
• Knowledge of BS 7671, BS EN 61439 and IEC standards.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical designs, schematics and panel layouts.
• Working from client specifications and project requirements.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting FAT and SAT testing.
• Producing technical submissions and O&M manuals.
• Managing multiple projects from design through to delivery.
• Providing technical support to sales, production and site teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawing

Panel layouts

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SEE Electrical

Job description

An established engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join its growing design and projects team.

The company designs and manufactures bespoke low-voltage switchgear, distribution boards, panel boards, transformers and containerised substations for a wide range of industrial and commercial projects.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer, Switchgear Design Engineer, Panel Design Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer with experience working on LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or similar electrical systems.

The Role

You will be responsible for producing detailed electrical designs and schematics for bespoke LV switchgear projects, working closely with estimating, production, manufacturing and site teams to ensure projects are delivered correctly from design through to installation and commissioning.

Duties will include:

• Producing electrical designs, schematics and panel layouts
• Working from client specifications and project requirements
• Supporting estimating teams with technical input
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal departments
• Supporting FAT and SAT testing
• Producing technical submissions and O&M manuals
• Managing multiple projects from design through to delivery
• Providing technical support to sales, production and site teams

The Candidate

You should have experience in electrical design within a switchgear, control panel, MCC, panel-building or electrical systems environment.

You will ideally have:

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering
• Experience designing LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or distribution boards
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical or similar CAD software
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts
• Knowledge of BS 7671, BS EN 61439 and relevant IEC standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and a practical approach to engineering

Experience with MCC wiring, PLC programming or LV/HV package integration would be beneficial but is not essential.