Electrical Design Engineer (LV Switchgear/ Control Panels)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their supportive team specializing in bespoke HV and LV solutions. This role offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure projects across the UK, where your expertise in designing switchgear and control panels will be highly valued. With a focus on professional development and a fantastic company culture, you will collaborate closely with skilled colleagues to deliver tailored solutions. If you take pride in producing high-quality, compliant designs and enjoy solving technical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training

Progression Opportunities

25 Days Holiday

Company Pension

On-site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in designing Low/High Voltage switchgear systems.
• Ability to produce detailed designs for LV systems.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD designs for LV switchgear and control panels.
• Support project engineers with specifications and supplier decisions.

Skills

Electrical Design

AutoCAD

ePlan

LV/HV Systems Design

Tools

AutoCAD

ePlan

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (LV Switchgear/Control Panels)

Location: Dartford

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Company Pension + On-site Parking

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in designing Low/High Voltage switchgear systems? Are you looking to join a supportive, family-run company specialising in bespoke HV and LV solutions? We offer full training, hands-on development, clear progression opportunities, and a fantastic company culture with excellent staff retention.

Join a close-knit, forward-thinking team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work contributes directly to critical infrastructure projects across the UK. If you take pride in producing high-quality, compliant electrical designs and enjoy solving technical challenges collaboratively, this is the role for you.

We are a market-leading electrical engineering business with a strong reputation. You will work closely with skilled team members to design switchgear and control panel systems, support project engineers, and deliver tailored solutions for critical infrastructure projects in the UK.

In this role, you will use AutoCAD or ePlan to produce detailed designs for LV systems, ensuring compliance with internal standards and British regulations. You will assist project engineers with parts lists, supplier selection, and ensure all technical specifications are accurate, compliant, and cost-effective.

The Role

1. Create CAD designs for LV switchgear and control panels
2. Support project engineers with specifications and supplier decisions

The Person

1. Background in electrical design with AutoCAD/ePlan experience
2. Experience designing LV/HV systems and control panels
3. Located in Dartford or willing to relocate

Reference Number: BBBH19417

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary is a guideline; the final offer will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skills.

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