Electrical Design Engineer in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge fusion energy projects in Abingdon. The role involves designing complex electrical systems, producing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience with ECAD software. This position offers hybrid working options and a focus on innovation in clean energy technology.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Structured professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical systems using database-driven ECAD software.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 60204, BS 7671 and other relevant international standards.
• Sound understanding of design for manufacture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electrical systems for automation, robotics, motion control, LV distribution, and PLC-based control.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical documentation using CAD applications.
• Conduct formal design checks and present work at technical reviews.

Skills

Electrical design capability

Communication skills in English

Creativity and rigour

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job title: Electrical Design Engineer
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 6‑Month Contract | Potential for Extension or Permanent
Pay rate: Competitive
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Hours of work: Full Time – 37.50 per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working option available with 3 days on site

Join a world‑leading organisation pushing the boundaries of clean energy technology. We're recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to cutting‑edge projects developing the next generation of fusion energy systems.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll provide expert electrical design capability across major fusion research and engineering programmes. You'll be responsible for the design and specification of electrical systems, ensuring high technical standards and compliance with international regulations.

Working collaboratively within a skilled team of mechanical, control, and systems engineers, you will:

• Design complex electrical systems for automation, robotics, motion control, LV distribution, and PLC‑based control.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical documentation using database‑driven CAD applications such as SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform calculations for cable sizing, load estimation, and circuit protection.
• Select appropriate components and manage library data integrity.
• Conduct formal design checks and present work at technical reviews.
• Coordinate electrical design tasks to meet project priorities and deadlines.

About You

You'll bring both creativity and rigour to your electrical design work, with a strong eye for safety, quality, and innovation.

Essential

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience designing electrical systems using database‑driven ECAD software.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 60204, BS 7671 and other relevant international standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills in English.
• Sound understanding of design for manufacture principles.

Desirable

• Familiarity with SmarTeam PDM or similar configuration tools.
• Experience in automation, process plant, or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety principles.
• BS 7671 18th Edition certification.
• Awareness of fusion, cryogenics, or remote‑handling design environments (advantageous but not essential).

Why Join?

• Be part of a mission‑driven team developing the technologies that could power our future sustainably.
• Collaborate with some of the UK's brightest minds in engineering and science.
• Excellent work‑life balance with hybrid flexibility and an inclusive culture.
• Structured professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications.

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to apply your expertise to one of the most ambitious engineering challenges of our time, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. VISA sponsorship is not provided.

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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