Electrical Design Engineer: Control Panels & Automation

Vantage Consulting; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our established engineering team. The role combines hands‑on electrical design, panel manufacturing support and site commissioning with an 80/20 split between office/workshop and customer sites.

You will create detailed schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, specify components, oversee builds with the Workshop Manager, and ensure compliance and safe installation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design for control panels or industrial automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control panels, wiring diagrams and components.
• Relevant electrical qualifications.
• Competency in electrical inspection and testing per NICEIC standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical schematics and control panel designs.
• Design electrical control panels per specs and standards.
• Specify and procure components for panel manufacturing.
• Supervise panel builds with Workshop Manager.
• Guide wiremen during manufacturing.
• Inspect, test and fault-find on panels.
• Maintain accurate drawings and design records.
• Support site installation teams with design documentation.
• Attend customer sites to assist with electrical installations.
• Inspect and verify installations.
• Assist software commissioning engineers during system commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during installation.
• Ensure installations meet safety standards and project requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Wiring diagrams

Inspection & testing

NICEIC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Vantage Consulting is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our established engineering team. The role combines hands‑on electrical design, panel manufacturing support and site commissioning with an 80/20 split between office/workshop and customer sites.

You will create detailed schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, specify components, oversee builds with the Workshop Manager, and ensure compliance and safe installation.