Electrical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in control systems for heavy equipment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to manage projects from concept to commissioning. This role involves designing tailored control systems, collaborating with teams, and offers competitive benefits including flexible working and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime rates

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Design Engineering preferred, especially with control panels.
• Familiarity with PLCs, I/O systems, and field instrumentation essential.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and test control systems tailored to client needs.
• Create wiring diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts.
• Oversee testing and occasional commissioning of systems on-site.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering

PLCs

I/O systems

Field instrumentation

Wiring calculations

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
+ Overtime Rates, Flexible Working, Site Work Uplift

The Company:
Our client is a systems integrator specializing in control systems for heavy equipment. They design bespoke solutions that integrate electrical panels, hardware PLCs, and mechanical components, providing innovative systems to industries like power generation, oil and gas, and waste incineration.

With a team of around 30 and an annual turnover of £6 million, this growing company combines a strong reputation with a collaborative and supportive environment, offering exciting opportunities for talented engineers.

The Role:
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning. Working within a close-knit engineering team, you’ll be designing, testing, and supporting control systems tailored to individual client needs.

• Your key responsibilities will include:
  Creating wiring diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
• Performing cable sizing and circuit breaker calculations
• Producing documentation such as I/O schedules, test specs, and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Selecting and specifying instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, and pressure sensors
• Overseeing testing and occasionally commissioning systems on-site (UK, Europe, Offshore – optional)
• Collaborating with project managers and other engineers to ensure high-quality, integrated solutions

What We’re Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A background in Electrical Design Engineering, ideally with control panels or rotating machinery
• Working knowledge of PLCs, I/O systems, and field instrumentation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or similar)
• Ability to calculate wiring sizes and select suitable protection
• A hands-on, curious, and personable approach
• Willingness to be office-based initially, with hybrid flexibility after six months

The Benefits:
• Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

• Overtime paid at 1.3x weekdays and 1.6x weekends

• Flexible start/finish times

• Hybrid working

• Generous holiday allowance

• Pension scheme

• Career progression into Project Management available

How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on exciting projects in a growing business, we want to hear from you!

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation