Electrical Design Engineer: EPLAN and AutoCAD Specialist

CIBSE Journal; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Basildon (South Essex) is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the design team on automated machinery projects. You will work with the mechanical and electrical teams and be involved in the full electrical design lifecycle.

Responsibilities include transitioning drawings from AutoCAD to EPLAN, producing electrical drawings and panel layouts with BOMs, and maintaining device databases for consistency across projects.

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g. apprenticeship).
• Experience in an electrical design-based role on automated machinery.
• Knowledge of EPLAN P8 and Pro Panel 3D is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the ongoing drawing transition from AutoCAD to EPLAN, aligning with the Automation Department on methods and standards.
• Generate electrical drawings and panel layouts with BOMs, component lists, cable schedules and terminal rail layouts.
• Ensure all electrical drawings are updated throughout the project life cycle and shared with relevant departments.
• Maintain a database of preferred electrical devices to ensure consistency across projects.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

EPLAN P8

Pro Panel 3D

Documentation

Education

Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g. apprenticeship)

Job description

CIBSE Journal in Basildon (South Essex) is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the design team on automated machinery projects. You will work with the mechanical and electrical teams and be involved in the full electrical design lifecycle.

Responsibilities include transitioning drawings from AutoCAD to EPLAN, producing electrical drawings and panel layouts with BOMs, and maintaining device databases for consistency across projects.