Electrical Design Engineer

Aspion Search; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

31 days annual leave

Personal training and development plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aspion Search client in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their Liverpool-based team on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will design LV and MV electrical and control systems, produce drawings and documentation, perform site surveys, and liaise with clients and internal teams. Hybrid working with occasional travel and a focus on innovation and EC&I compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in Electrical Design Engineer role.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical and producing electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design LV and MV electrical and control systems per standards.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Support EC&I documentation including P&IDs, cable schedules, and instrument schedules.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Carry out site surveys and assist with proposals and tender submissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD Mechanical

Job description

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reference: ELECDESIGN-DB

Our client is a leading provider of specialist switchgear services, delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their Liverpool-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development.

Based in Liverpool, with occasional travel to other company locations and customer sites for technical surveys, the successful candidate will provide engineering support across the business by responding to technical enquiries, producing electrical designs, supporting product development, and delivering project engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design LV and MV electrical and control systems in accordance with relevant industry standards.
• Produce electrical engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Create electrical drawings including schematics, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, single-line diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Support electrical power distribution and control system architecture.
• Produce and maintain EC&I documentation, including P&IDs, cable schedules, and instrument schedules.
• Review and update engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Apply EMC best practices, including cable segregation, shielding, and grounding.
• Carry out site surveys and inspections to support project delivery and ensure compliance.
• Support construction and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Assist with technical proposals and tender submissions.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar Electrical Design Engineer role.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience producing electrical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of EC&I documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Experience using AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Previous experience within switchgear, power distribution, industrial automation, or a related engineering environment.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements, subject to business requirements.
• 31 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Personal training and development plan.
• Career development opportunities within a growing international engineering business.