Electrical Project Engineer

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd - Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the design and projects team. You will design LV switchgear, control panels and MCCs, producing detailed schematics and layouts from client specs and project requirements.

You will collaborate with estimating, production and site teams, support FAT/SAT testing, and help deliver projects from design through to installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for LV switchgear, control panels and MCCs.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of BS7671, BS EN 61439 and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, schematics and panel layouts.
• Work from client specifications and project requirements.
• Support estimating teams with technical input.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal departments.
• Support FAT and SAT testing.
• Produce technical submissions and O&M manuals.
• Manage multiple projects from design through to delivery.
• Provide technical support to sales, production and site teams.

Skills

LV switchgear design

Panel layouts

Schematic drafting

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN/SEE Electrical

BS7671 knowledge

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SEE Electrical

Job description

An established engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join its growing design and projects team.

The company designs and manufactures bespoke low-voltage switchgear, distribution boards, panel boards, transformers and containerised substations for a wide range of industrial and commercial projects.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer, Switchgear Design Engineer, Panel Design Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer with experience working on LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or similar electrical systems.

The Role

You will be responsible for producing detailed electrical designs and schematics for bespoke LV switchgear projects, working closely with estimating, production, manufacturing and site teams to ensure projects are delivered correctly from design through to installation and commissioning.

Duties will include:

• Producing electrical designs, schematics and panel layouts
• Working from client specifications and project requirements
• Supporting estimating teams with technical input
• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal departments
• Supporting FAT and SAT testing
• Producing technical submissions and O&M manuals
• Managing multiple projects from design through to delivery
• Providing technical support to sales, production and site teams

The Candidate

You should have experience in electrical design within a switchgear, control panel, MCC, panel-building or electrical systems environment.

You will ideally have:

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering
• Experience designing LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or distribution boards
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical or similar CAD software
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts
• Knowledge of BS 7671, BS EN 61439 and relevant IEC standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
• Good communication skills and a practical approach to engineering

Experience with MCC wiring, PLC programming or LV/HV package integration would be beneficial but is not essential.