Electrical Design Engineer: Smart Grid Controls (EPLAN)

Networks Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary up to £60,000

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Job summary

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer (Control Systems) with strong EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical experience to support the detailed design and documentation of control panel systems used on critical grid-connected infrastructure.

You will produce high-quality electrical schematics, panel layouts and BOMs, and work with the panel build team to ensure designs are structured, compliant and ready for manufacture and commissioning.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' experience in electrical design of control panels or industrial systems.
• Strong proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience producing structured electrical schematics and panel layout drawings.
• Understanding of LV control systems, protection devices, relays and PLC I/O.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Experience working with PLC-based control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication components (e.g. MODBUS, TCP/IP networks).
• Experience in power networks, renewables or grid-connected projects.
• Familiarity with EMC considerations and control panel best practice.
• Experience contributing to FAT documentation or as-built packs.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical schematic drawings using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop panel GA layouts, internal arrangements and component placement drawings.
• Create terminal plans, cable schedules, I/O schedules and bills of materials.
• Interpret control philosophies and functional specifications into practical hardware designs.
• Support selection and integration of PLC hardware, power supplies, network components and field devices.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (BS EN 60204, BS EN 61439 and associated guidelines).
• Incorporate revisions and red-line updates following FAT and commissioning.
• Work closely with the panel build team to support manufacturing queries.
• Contribute to the preparation of professional O&M documentation packs.

Skills

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Documentation standards

PLC I/O knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer (Control Systems) with strong EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical experience to support the detailed design and documentation of control panel systems used on critical grid-connected infrastructure.

You will produce high-quality electrical schematics, panel layouts and BOMs, and work with the panel build team to ensure designs are structured, compliant and ready for manufacture and commissioning.