Electrical Design Engineer

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Lutterworth is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing electrical schematics, developing PLC and HMI control software, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure project success. This role requires travel to client sites for project activities across the UK and internationally. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• British Citizenship required.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative design solutions and electrical schematics.
• Develop PLC and HMI control software.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Travel to client sites for surveys and installations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading engineering solutions provider in Leicestershire. Our client delivers full turnkey solutions for major process-related projects predominantly across the UK and Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to be involved with projects at any stage of their design, development, testing and implementation while ensuring safe and professional project management throughout.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: You will gather essential information to produce innovative design solutions and provide engineering expertise during client discussions, meetings and site visits. The role involves producing and updating electrical schematics using AutoCAD, controlling revisions appropriately, and specifying components to create Bills of Materials for purchase order processing.
• Technical Implementation: A key aspect of the position involves developing PLC and HMI control software alongside involvement in control panel testing and troubleshooting. You will participate in both Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure systems meet specification requirements.
• Project Coordination & Client Support: You will liaise with suppliers, contractors, installation engineers and specialists to ensure systems and equipment are supplied and installed according to project requirements. The role includes providing site supervision for contractors and acting as the company point of contact on site. Additionally, you will collate information to assist with producing comprehensive installation documentation for clients.
• Travel & Site Work: This position requires travel to client sites both within the UK and internationally to carry out surveys, installations, commissioning and other project activities.

Essential Requirements

• British Citizenship required
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive approach with ability to use own initiative
• Flexible working approach
• AutoCAD experience desirable (training can be provided)

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, technical problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety compliance. You will be dedicated to continuous professional development and expanding your technical expertise.