Electrical Design Engineer

The One Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their Peterborough team. The role involves designing control panels, working with PLC systems, and supporting safety compliance on high-impact projects. With a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth, this is an ideal position for engineers looking to advance their careers in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering.
• Background in industrial automation or food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Awareness of SIL ratings and PL calculations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Generate panel layouts and bills of materials.
• Carry out LV distribution and cable calculations.
• Design electrical control schematics and PLC wiring diagrams.

Skills

PLC wiring systems

Instrumentation

Safety circuits

AutoCAD

Control panel fault finding

Education

NVQ3, BTEC or HNC in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition certification

Job description

About the Role:

This is not your average design job. If you're the kind of engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems, enjoys variety in your projects, and wants to see your designs go from concept to commissioning, this is your chance.

You'll be joining a collaborative and well-respected automation team based in Peterborough, working across some of the UK's most forward-thinking industrial and manufacturing sites. Whether it's designing complex control panels, integrating systems, or supporting safety compliance, you'll be hands-on with cutting-edge work that makes a tangible difference to operations on-site.

With over 20 engineers in the team (many of whom have progressed and grown with the business), you'll find support, flexibility, and opportunities to keep learning while doing meaningful work from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate panel layouts and bills of materials
• Carry out LV distribution and cable calculations
• Design electrical control schematics, loop diagrams, and PLC wiring diagrams
• Develop I/O schedules and instrument block diagrams
• Support safety circuit design to BS EN ISO 13849/60261
• Prepare technical documentation and assist with project commissioning
• Liaise with site teams and lead on project commissioning and validation
• Work safely, sustainably, and in line with deadlines and compliance

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering
• Background in industrial automation or food/beverage manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of PLC wiring systems, instrumentation, and safety circuits
• Confident using AutoCAD and ideally Amtech or equivalent
• Familiar with industrial standards and experienced in control panel fault finding

Qualifications:

• NVQ3, BTEC or HNC in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition certification
• Awareness of SIL ratings and PL calculations is an advantage (training available if not)

For more information, please contact Jamie at The ONE Group's Engineering & Manufacturing Division by
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