Electrical Design Engineer

CV Technical; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to work in Hinckley. You will design electrical systems using EPlan and produce a variety of technical documents. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, an HND in Electrical Engineering, and is proficient in EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 - £48,000 plus overtime and benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer)

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for future progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control components.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems using EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel.
• Produce design documents, including diagrams and safety reports.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

EPlan Electric

EPlan Pro Panel

Electrical design

Technical support

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Electrical Designer - EPlan (Coventry Region). Site based role in Hinckley. Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 DOE + Overtime. Full-time | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours/week. Travel: Customers within 1.5 hours of Coventry.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems using EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel.
• Produce a wide variety of design documents, including title pages, terminal and cable diagrams, layouts, parts lists, and safety evaluation reports.
• Generate bills of materials, wire and cable labels, and device tags using Excel.
• Import/export to and from DXF/DWG file formats.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant standards and codes.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Conduct safety hardware validation using SISTEMA.
• Travel to customer sites during installation phases as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• HND in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Proficient in EPlan Electric and EPlan Pro Panel.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control components.
• Familiarity with HSE, ISO, and other relevant standards.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical drawings.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: £38,000 - £48,000, depending on experience. + Overtime.
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates (Saturday 1.3x, Sunday 1.5x).
• Pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer).
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Opportunities for future progression in a technically strong team.
• Interviews are underway - apply now to be considered.