Electrical Engineer

Premier Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hertfordshire is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing electrical systems and control architectures for equipment integration, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and continuing professional development in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–4 years of relevant industry experience. Competitive salary range of £40,000–£50,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and low-voltage systems.
• Understanding of BS7671, IEC, or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems and control architectures for equipment integration.
• Producing and updating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety, quality, and H&S standards.

Skills

Electrical Design skills

Project Management skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

ROLE – Electrical Engineer

SALARY – £40,000–£50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

TYPE – Permanent

LOCATION – Hertfordshire

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment for process industries. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis.

The Electrical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes :

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 2–4 years’ or more of relevant experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong Electrical Design skills with the ability to design and develop control systems
• A background in Water / Chemical / O&G / Aerospace / Automation industries would be ideal
• Experience with electrical CAD software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar
• Knowledge of PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and low-voltage systems
• Understanding of relevant standards such as BS7671, IEC, or similar
• Strong Project Management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to take a leadership role and motivate others
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well individually as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities include :

• Designing electrical systems and control architectures for equipment integration
• Producing and updating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layout drawings
• Supporting the development and improvement of engineering processes
• Generating BOMs and ensuring accurate documentation within the MRP system
• Liaising with other internal teams to coordinate project requirements
• Working with manufacturing partners and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety, quality and H&S standards
• Assisting in the commissioning and testing of equipment
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied and technically challenging projects

Preparing and maintaining technical documentation

Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied and technically challenging projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible