Electrical Project Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves producing design specifications, testing control panels, and liaising with customers. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in electrical design within heavy engineering sectors. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical design is required.
• Knowledge of how PLC systems operate is essential.
• Experience in heavy engineering sectors like Mining or Nuclear is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Write detailed design specifications for control systems.
• Test electrical control panels and produce specifications.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Knowledge of PLC systems

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Problem solving capabilities

Wiring and fault finding experience

Knowledge of electrical test equipment

Project management skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship / HNC/ HND / BTEC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

EPlan

Job description

Overview

Role: Electrical Project Design Engineer. Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience, please advise). Type: Permanent. Location: Leicestershire. The client works within engineering and is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Design Engineer to join and develop as part of their team.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship / HNC/ HND / BTEC / City & Guilds / Degree qualification or similar in Electrical Engineering
• Have previous experience carrying out electrical design
• Have knowledge of how PLC systems work
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan or SolidWorks Electrical
• Experience of working in heavy engineering sectors such as Mining, Nuclear, Energy, Rail, Power Plant or similar
• Excellent problem solving capabilities
• Previous wiring and fault finding experience would be ideal
• Have experience of working with different electrical test equipment
• Good project skills and the ability to work to deadlines
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Full Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Working within the existing multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Producing detailed design specifications for control systems
• Testing electrical control panels
• Producing test specifications as required
• Liaising directly with customers as part of the projects
• Developing control system hardware
• Producing wiring diagrams and GA drawings

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.