Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves creating detailed electrical schematics, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with clients. Candidates should have prior experience in electrical design within manufacturing or industrial automation, and proficiency in CAD software. This position offers a competitive salary of up to 65k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design or similar engineering role.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software like AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Understanding of industry standards for electrical control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics and layouts for control panels.
• Specify and source components to optimize system performance.
• Produce design documentation including BOMs and user manuals.
• Work closely with clients and ensure designs meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Electrical CAD software

PLC programming

Familiarity with SCADA

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer – Burton-on-Trent, up to 65k.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Produce high-quality design documentation, including BOMs (Bills of Materials), test procedures, and user manuals.
• Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability.
• Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Essential experience / Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical (Preferred), EPLAN, or similar).
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols is advantageous.
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Job Info

• Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location: Stoke, Staffordshire
• Posted: Sep 21, 2025
• Closes: Oct 22, 2025
• Sector: Contract
• Hours: Full Time