Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation | EV Car Scheme

Actemium UK; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

EV car scheme

Share scheme

Healthcare

Job summary

CDD Automation Solutions in Peterborough is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical designs for industrial automation and control systems. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts from concept to commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires knowledge of UK electrical standards, experience with EPLAN, and a degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Automation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within industrial automation, control systems, systems integration or a related engineering environment.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles, control panel design, industrial instrumentation and low‑voltage systems.
• Experience using electrical CAD software to produce schematics and design documentation.
• Understanding of relevant UK electrical standards and safe working practices.
• Able to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings and project documentation.
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage design tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and engineering teams.
• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and panel layouts for automation and control systems.
• Develop electrical design documentation in line with project specifications, applicable standards and company procedures.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components, instrumentation, control panels and field devices.
• Collaborate with software, controls, project management and installation teams to ensure designs are coordinated and practical to deliver.
• Review client requirements and technical information, identifying design constraints, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments and the resolution of technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with panel build, factory acceptance testing, site installation and commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards, health and safety requirements and project quality processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

Control systems

Systems integration

Electrical CAD

UK standards

Project documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Electrical CAD software

Job description

CDD Automation Solutions in Peterborough is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical designs for industrial automation and control systems. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts from concept to commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires knowledge of UK electrical standards, experience with EPLAN, and a degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Automation.