Electrical Design Engineer

Browne Construction; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK water sector seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop control systems for water treatment projects. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical and regulatory standards are met. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving abilities, a degree in electrical engineering, and familiarity with PLCs and SCADA systems. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in water treatment facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in electrical, instrumentation, and control system design.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in EICA design engineering (water/wastewater preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong technical skills in electrical design

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

Eplan design software

PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our Control Panel Design team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled engineer who enjoys problem–solving and delivering innovative solutions. You will be involved in every stage of the design process from concept development to commissioning support while staying up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in automation and control systems.

The successful candidate will work 40 hours a week.

Profitec Solutions

Profitec Solutions is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. We play a key role in delivering the smart systems that power and protect the UK's water and utilities infrastructure.

Operating from our dedicated factory in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, we design and build intelligent control and automation systems that help treatment sites operate safely, efficiently and with real–time visibility. Our in–house team delivers everything from high–quality MCC panel manufacturing to full process automation, SCADA integration and off–site electrical builds, supporting projects across the UK.

Our factory–built systems reduce time on site, improve safety and ensure consistent quality. With a strong track record across the UK and Ireland, we're trusted by major water authorities to deliver reliable, future–ready control systems.

We offer opportunities for people with a wide range of skills and backgrounds, from hands–on engineering to digital systems and project support. At Profitec, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, precision and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical skills in electrical, instrumentation, and control system design.

• Excellent problem–solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies.

• Essential Qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or related discipline. Someone with previous control panel design experience without any formal qualifications will also be considered.

• Experience in EICA design engineering (water/wastewater preferred).

• Knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation.

• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Previous experience with Eplan design software will be advantageous

If you're interested in helping us deliver cutting–edge solutions for water treatment projects, apply today and bring your expertise to Profitec.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.