Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Profit Share

Paid overtime

On-Site Gym

£500 annual leisure cash benefit

Birthday day off

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Nottingham is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design control systems and automation for industrial projects. You will create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD Electrical, contributing across the full design lifecycle.

The role offers exposure to standard templates and continuous improvement within a collaborative engineering environment, with competitive package and site-based benefits in Derbyshire.

Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for schematic and panel design.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels and automation design.
• Knowledge of IEC and BS EN standards.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised approach with good attention to detail.
• Practical understanding of panel build and electrical installation activities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Produce control panel designs, PLC I/O drawings, cable schedules and terminal plans.
• Support panel build and wiring activities, ensuring designs are practical and buildable.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawing revisions and as-built records.
• Work closely with electrical, software and project engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support the development of standard templates, libraries and design processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical schematics

Panel design

Wiring diagrams

2D/3D modelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 + Pension, Profit Share, Paid Overtime, On-Site Gym

GBP500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday

Derbyshire. Ref: 25280

Ready to design control systems and automation solutions for complex engineering projects?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with AutoCAD Electrical experience to join a growing automation and controls environment, working on detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and control system designs for industrial applications.

Perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical design with practical engineering involvement, this role offers exposure to the full design lifecycle alongside opportunities to improve systems, processes and engineering standards.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD Electrical


• Produce control panel designs, PLC I/O drawings, cable schedules and terminal plans


• Support panel build and wiring activities, ensuring designs are practical and buildable


• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawing revisions and as-built records


• Work closely with electrical, software and project engineering teams


• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement activities


• Support the development of standard templates, libraries and design processes

Electrical Design Engineer - What We re Looking For:

• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for schematic and panel design


• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels and automation design


• Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC and BS EN


• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation


• Strong communication and problem-solving skills


• Organised approach with good attention to detail


• Practical understanding of panel build and electrical installation activities advantageous

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on varied automation and control system projects


• Involvement across the full electrical design lifecycle


• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical exposure


• Chance to contribute to design improvements and engineering innovation


• Long-term technical development within automation and controls engineering

Interested?

If you re looking for a role where you can further develop your electrical design expertise and work on technically challenging automation projects,

This role is located in Nottingham.

For further information, please contact John Anderson.