Electrical Design Engineer: Control Systems & Panels

Randstad Construction and Property; Crofty; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own electrical control system designs from concept through to handover on site.

You will design using EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical, producing detailed packs, specifying components, sizing cables, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, testing, and on-site troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical control systems and control panels.
• Proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of component selection, cable sizing, and circuit protection.
• Ability to generate full electrical design packs (schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, cable schedules).

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain design packs including schematics, panel layouts, terminal plans, and BOMs.
• Specify components, size cables, and set protection devices.
• Support feasibility assessments, quotations, and technical queries.
• Collaborate with workshop, software, and operations teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and on schedule.
• Create test sheets and validation procedures for factory testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting during build and site installation.
• Ensure design work meets machinery, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Control panel design

Feasibility analysis

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own electrical control system designs from concept through to handover on site.

You will design using EPLAN Electric P8 and AutoCAD Electrical, producing detailed packs, specifying components, sizing cables, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, testing, and on-site troubleshooting.