Electrical Design Engineer (Open to fresh Grads/HND)

Hunter Savage; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. This role involves producing electrical designs for diverse industrial projects, with a focus on control and automation systems. Ideal candidates are degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering, or time-served electricians looking to transition into design. The position offers a competitive remuneration package, full training, and the chance to work within a supportive team in a technically diverse environment.

Benefits

Very competitive remuneration package

Full training and mentoring provided

Opportunity for long-term career development

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Time-served electrician looking to transition into design.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical designs for system integration projects.
• Creating schematics, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Supporting senior engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design software familiarity

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Time-served electrician with industrial experience

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

System Integrator | Multi-Sector Projects
(Graduates, HND Candidates & Time-Served Electricians Considered)
Must have the right to work in the UK

Hunter Savage is partnering with a highly respected system integrator delivering electrical and control solutions across a broad range of industrial sectors, including water & wastewater, heavy recycling, food & beverage, and other process-driven environments. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduate or HND-qualified engineers, as well as time-served electricians, to develop a long-term career in electrical design within a technically strong and supportive environment.

Interviews are planned for January 2026 and the overall package will be very competitive depending on experience.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role

• Very competitive overall package
• Full training and mentoring provided, including EPLAN for those new to design
• Exposure to multi-sector system integration projects, not limited to one industry

The Role

Working as part of a multi-discipline engineering team, you will be involved in the electrical design of control and automation systems across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing electrical designs for system integration projects across multiple sectors
• Creating schematics, layouts, panel designs, and technical documentation
• Supporting senior engineers throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborating with electrical, software, and commissioning teams
• Using electrical design tools such as EPLAN (preferred) or AutoCAD
• Participating in internal design reviews and quality assurance proceduresLiaising with suppliers, panel builders, and site-based teams

The Person

This role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, provided there is a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in electrical design.

You may be:

• Degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or
• A time-served electrician with industrial experience looking to transition into design

You will ideally demonstrate:

• A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems
• Exposure to environments such as water, recycling, food & beverage, or manufacturing
• Some familiarity with AutoCAD or electrical design software (not essential)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

The Reward

• Very competitive remuneration package
• Office-based role within an experienced and supportive system integration team
• Full training, mentoring, and a structured learning curve — including EPLAN
• Long-term career development and progression
• Opportunity to work on technically varied and meaningful industrial projects

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Electrical Design Engineer role, please contact: Dominic Heron 📞 07458 160121 📧 [e-mail] 🌐 Or apply via our website

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on Engineering & Manufacturing. Our consultative approach, niche expertise, and commitment to long-term career development ensure the right fit for both clients and candidates.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on the calibre of response.