Electrical Design Engineer

Regional Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to work on large, engaging

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a market‑leading heavy plant machinery company in Leicester. You will design, develop and support electrical and control systems for heavy plant equipment, collaborating with mechanical engineers and project teams.

The role offers a chance to work on large, challenging engineering projects and contribute to site commissioning and testing.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in industrial electrical systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for asphalt plants, crushing and screening systems and concrete batching plants
• Develop control panels, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Program and configure PLC and automation systems
• Support installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on site and remotely
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations
• Work closely and collaborate with mechanical engineers and project teams

Skills

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Motor drives

Industrial automation

Electrical schematics

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Leicester GBP45,000 GBP60,000 DOE Permanent Full–Time

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a market–leading heavy plant machinery company based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a growing organisation, designing, developing and supporting electrical and control systems for heavy plant machinery.

What’s on Offer

• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work on large, interesting engineering projects

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Experience in industrial electrical systems and controls

Knowledge & Experience

• PLCs (Siemens, Allen–Bradley)
• Motor control systems and drives
• Industrial automation and instrumentation
• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics

Desirable

• Experience in heavy plant, quarrying or process industries
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and remote monitoring
• Experience with international commissioning or site work

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for asphalt plants, crushing and screening systems and concrete batching plants
• Develop control panels, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Program and configure PLC and automation systems
• Support installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on site and remotely
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations
• Work closely and collaborate with mechanical engineers and project teams

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award–winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology and Engineering sectors.