Electrical Design Engineer

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure engineering seeks an Electrical Panel Design Engineer to create bespoke control panel solutions. This role requires a strong background in design and manufacturing processes, along with expertise in AutoCAD Electrical. Join a dynamic team working on complex client requirements in the utilities, digital, and energy markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in LV switchboard and MCC design.
• Strong background in industrial or manufacturing control panel design.
• Knowledge of protection relay panels is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select and specify components like PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, relays, and sensors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety codes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Panel Design

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

As an Electrical Panel Design Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our design and manufacturing process—creating bespoke control panel solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

From concept to commissioning, you’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and workshop teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design detailed schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select and specify components such as PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, relays, and sensors.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety codes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate control panels into larger systems.
• Support manufacturing and commissioning processes, including troubleshooting.
• Assist with project estimations, quotations, and technical documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and validation tests to ensure reliability and accuracy.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in LV switchboard and MCC design.
• Strong background in control panel design within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and knowledge of electrical standards.
• Knowledge of protection relay panels is a plus.

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.