Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; King's Lynn; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

40-hour week with an early finish onFr

Varied projects

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls & Design Engineer to design electrical control systems and LV switchgear, manage projects end-to-end, and produce thorough documentation from enquiry to commissioning. The role requires strong EPLAN/AutoCAD skills, PLC/HMI experience, and UK driving licence.

Occasional UK travel and overnight stays are expected. On-site work with opportunities for professional training and development.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in industrial automation, controls or electrical design.
• Strong EPLAN and AutoCAD experience.
• PLC/HMI programming and commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of LV switchgear and control panel design.
• Good communication and project management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, control panels and LV switchgear using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Manage projects from enquiry through to commissioning.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, FDS and technical documentation.
• Prepare quotations, estimates and project documentation.
• Support PLC/HMI programming, FAT, commissioning and fault finding.
• Specify hardware to UKCA/CE requirements; UL 508A knowledge would be advantageous.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors throughout projects.
• Provide post-installation technical and call-out support.
• Occasional UK travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing Control Systems Engineering and Manufacturing business, delivering electrical, automation and control solutions across a range of industrial sectors.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Controls & Design Engineer to join their team, working on projects from initial design through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.

The Role

• Design electrical control systems, control panels and LV switchgear using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Manage projects from enquiry through to commissioning.
• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, FDS and technical documentation.
• Prepare quotations, estimates and project documentation.
• Support PLC/HMI programming, FAT, commissioning and fault finding.
• Specify hardware to UKCA/CE requirements; UL 508A knowledge would be advantageous.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors throughout projects.
• Provide post-installation technical and call-out support.
• Occasional UK travel and overnight stays.

About You

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in industrial automation, controls or electrical design.
• Strong EPLAN and AutoCAD experience.
• PLC/HMI programming and commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of LV switchgear and control panel design.
• Good communication and project management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Galaxy 3 / Cubic software, UL 508A and pneumatic design experience.

Benefits

• Salary up to 48,000 DOE
• 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Varied automation, controls and LV switchgear projects