Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% Pension

Life Assurance x4

Simplyhealth Plan

Profit Share

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Friday Finish

Job summary

Automation Experts Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on complex electrical systems within a global engineering environment. You will design electrical systems for modular HVAC and packaged plant solutions, ensuring safety, compliance and cost-efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams, perform load and protection studies, and produce detailed schematics and diagrams.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant electrical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition) and IET guidance.
• Experience with Trimble ProDesign or equivalent electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs in line with company procedures and project requirements.
• Carry out supply, load, earthing and cable sizing assessments.
• Prepare load schedules, cable calculations and protective device coordination studies.
• Produce Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules, block cable diagrams and earthing/bonding schematics.
• Use Trimble ProDesign or equivalent for electrical calculations and design studies.
• Produce switchboard and distribution board layouts and schedules.
• Complete fault current, disconnection time and discrimination studies.
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671, IEC 60204-1, EN 60364-1 and relevant UK/EU directives.
• Carry out peer reviews to ensure designs are compliant, practical and maintainable.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical ability

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

c£55k + 6% Pension, x4 Life Assurance, Simplyhealth Plan, Profit Share

Employee Assistance Programme

Early Friday Finish

Worcestershire

Ref: 25715

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on complex electrical systems within a global engineering environment?

Join a global leader in fluid-flow technology, supporting the design and delivery of electrical systems for modular HVAC, packaged plant rooms and capital equipment. You’ll produce safe, compliant and cost-effective electrical designs, working closely with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The Role

• Produce electrical designs in line with company procedures and project requirements.
• Carry out supply, load, earthing and cable sizing assessments.
• Prepare load schedules, cable calculations and protective device coordination studies.
• Produce Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules, block cable diagrams and earthing/bonding schematics.
• Use Trimble ProDesign or equivalent for electrical calculations and design studies.
• Produce switchboard and distribution board layouts and schedules.
• Complete fault current, disconnection time and discrimination studies.
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671, IEC 60204-1, EN 60364-1 and relevant UK/EU directives.
• Carry out peer reviews to ensure designs are compliant, practical and maintainable.
• Work closely with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, project management and clients.
• Support procurement and production with technical queries and design changes.
• Maintain accurate design records, revision control and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs consider safe isolation, maintenance access and buildability.
• Contribute to design standardisation, templates and continuous improvement.

The Person

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer ideally with experience in building services, packaged plant rooms or industrial electrical systems.

You should have:

• Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant electrical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition) and IET guidance.
• Experience with Trimble ProDesign or equivalent electrical design software.
• Good understanding of earthing, bonding, protection and discrimination.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical information and motor data.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical and machinery standards.
• Strong technical documentation and drawing skills.
• Good problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and work independently.

Desirable:

Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration, experience with modular/package plant room projects, BIM/Revit or CAD-based electrical drafting, and construction or industrial project experience.

Why Join?

• Work for a global engineering business specialising in fluid-flow technology.
• Design electrical systems for modular HVAC and packaged plant solutions.
• Work across multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Gain exposure to technically varied projects and complex electrical design.
• Opportunity to contribute to design improvement and standardisation.
• Develop your technical expertise within a global engineering environment.

Located in Worcestershire, this role would be commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Alcester, Stourbridge, Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Halesowen, Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull.

For further information please contactSarah Clarke.