Electrical Design Engineer (Progression to Manager)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and progression

Company bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Bradford with a clear path to management. The role covers electrical design of enclosures, control panels and associated packages for industrial projects, with hybrid working and a company bonus.

You will produce drawings, specify components, perform calculations and support panel build, FAT and commissioning, with opportunities to develop leadership skills as you progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar environments.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and cable schedules.
• Design electrical systems for control panels, generator enclosures and associated equipment.
• Specify cables, protection devices and electrical components.
• Complete cable and lighting calculations using Amtech, Dialux or similar.
• Design containment, cable entry, gland plates and termination arrangements.
• Interpret customer specifications, electrical design basis and hazardous area documentation.
• Ensure designs meet relevant BS and IEC standards, including BS 7671.
• Work with Production, Procurement, Quality and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Provide technical support during panel build, FAT, commissioning and fault finding.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and consultants on technical queries and design changes.
• Develop leadership and management skills, with the opportunity to progress into an Electrical Design Manager position

Skills

Leadership interest

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Progression to Manager)

£45,000 – £55,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Hybrid + Company Bonus

Bradford- Hybrid

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer from an industrial background looking to take the next step in your career, with the opportunity to progress into a management role within a specialist manufacturer offering technically varied projects, hybrid working and a company bonus?

Established in the 1980s, this specialist engineering company designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke acoustic enclosures, canopies and noise-control solutions for power generation and industrial equipment. The company works with OEMs, EPC contractors and end clients across power generation, oil & gas, marine and industrial sectors, delivering both standard and fully engineered electrical and control packages.

In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical design of enclosures, control panels and associated packages, working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams. You will produce electrical drawings and schematics, specify components and cables, complete calculations, interpret customer specifications and provide technical support through panel build, FAT, commissioning and occasional site visits. As you develop within the business, you will have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility and progress into a management position.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer with experience within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar environments, looking to take ownership of technically varied projects while developing their leadership and management skills.

The Role

• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and cable schedules
• Design electrical systems for control panels, generator enclosures and associated equipment
• Specify cables, protection devices and electrical components
• Complete cable and lighting calculations using Amtech, Dialux or similar
• Design containment, cable entry, gland plates and termination arrangements
• Interpret customer specifications, electrical design basis and hazardous area documentation
• Ensure designs meet relevant BS and IEC standards, including BS 7671
• Work with Production, Procurement, Quality and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Provide technical support during panel build, FAT, commissioning and fault finding
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and consultants on technical queries and design changes
• Develop leadership and management skills, with the opportunity to progress into an Electrical Design Manager position

The Person

• Experience in electrical design within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar
• Looking to progress into a management position
• Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH27361B

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