Electrical Design Engineer

EarthStream Global; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hinckley is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing innovative electrical and control systems and developing comprehensive documentation for various projects. Ideal candidates will have an HND in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in EPlan Electric. This position offers strong career development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• HND in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in EPlan Electric and Pro Panel.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and control systems.
• Produce comprehensive design documentation.
• Generate reports using Excel.

Skills

Electrical and control system design

Proficiency in EPlan Electric

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPlan Electric

EPlan Pro Panel

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Earthstream are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our client, a specialist in control system design, software development, and manufacturing services for industrial machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that fosters creativity, values innovation, and provides strong career development. You will play a key role in designing innovative electrical and control systems across diverse projects, with opportunities to travel to site during various project phases (frequency dependent on project requirements).

The Role

• Design and develop electrical and control systems using EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel software (training available for strong AutoCAD users).
• Produce comprehensive design documentation, including:
• Title pages, revision overviews, explanatory documents, and safety evaluation reports
• Layouts (machine/plant, bus network, electrical arrangements)
• Multi-line and single-line diagrams, PLC overviews, terminal and cable diagrams
• Parts lists, summarised reports, macros, and plot frames
• Generate reports such as BOMs, wire/cable labels, and device tag labels using Excel.
• Essential Skills & Experience
• HND in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Strong understanding of safety, regulatory, and quality standards (HSE, ISO).
• Proficiency in EPlan Electric and Pro Panel (or strong AutoCAD skills with willingness to learn EPlan).
• Solid knowledge of electrical and control components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confident working independently as well as within a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge industrial automation projects, gain training in advanced software, and grow with a supportive and innovative business.