Electrical Design Engineer

HSB Technical; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and deliver high-quality electrical solutions for critical power applications. The role includes managing electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical support. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong CAD proficiency. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Van

Laptop

Mobile

Enhanced holiday

Gym and fitness privileges

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Employee retail discount schemes

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong IT and CAD proficiency needed.
• Experience in electrical design and switchgear is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems including control panels and UPS.
• Create and manage electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Conduct FAT/SAT testing and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD proficiency

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Hampshire

Salary: GBP45,000 – GBP50,000

Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Van, Mobile, Laptop
• Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.
• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
• Company Van and laptop
• Enhanced holiday
• Gym and fitness privileges
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services
• Employee retail discount schemes

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a few permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description outlines the position of: Electrical Design Engineer.

Typically, as an Electrical Design Engineer, you play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high–quality electrical solutions for critical power applications. This position requires expertise in power distribution, backup systems, and electrical infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency in mission–critical environments such as data centres, healthcare facilities, industrial operations, and emergency power systems.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well–regarded business entity.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, including control panels, generator controllers, UPS, and electrical distribution.
• Support both LV and HV applications, ensuring compliance with BS7671 and CDM regulations.
• Create and manage electrical schematics using CAD software.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and project requirements.
• Conduct FAT/SAT testing and on–site commissioning.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Plan and schedule design projects to ensure timely, on–budget delivery.
• Manage scope changes and identify potential profit opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals and maintain high–quality standards.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Electrical engineering or ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong IT and CAD proficiency.
• Experience in electrical design, switchgear, and control panels; PLC programming is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

Additional Information

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.