Electrical Project Engineer

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

40-hour week

On-site parking

Training & development

Diverse projects

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to lead the design, development and delivery of automation, control systems and LV switchgear projects across multiple industries in the UK.

You will manage projects from concept to commissioning, drive technical delivery, and mentor engineers while upholding top-quality customer service and compliance with relevant standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Thorough knowledge of EN 60204 and BS 7671.
• Experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience managing projects across the full lifecycle.
• Proficient with EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Full UK driving licence; willing to travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, automation solutions and LV switchgear assemblies.
• Produce schematics, control panel layouts and backplate designs in EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Manage projects from enquiry to completion, meeting technical, commercial and delivery targets.
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals and estimates.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and production teams.
• Support the Design Office Manager with planning and mentor junior engineers and apprentices.
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, fault finding and SAT, plus handover documentation.
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, regulations and customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Reporting to the Design Office Manager, you will lead the design, development and delivery of automation, control systems and LV switchgear projects for customers across a wide range of industries.

Projects are varied and technically demanding, running from initial concept through to commissioning and handover. You will bring technical expertise, drive project delivery and help uphold the company's strong reputation for quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical control systems, automation solutions and LV switchgear assemblies
• Produce schematics, control panel layouts and backplate designs in EPLAN and AutoCAD
• Manage projects from enquiry to completion, meeting technical, commercial and delivery targets
• Prepare quotations, technical proposals and estimates
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and production teams
• Support the Design Office Manager with planning and mentor junior engineers and apprentices
• Support FAT, installation, commissioning, fault finding and SAT, plus handover documentation
• Ensure designs meet relevant standards, regulations and customer specifications

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Thorough working knowledge of EN 60204 and BS 7671
• Proven experience in industrial automation, control systems and electrical designn
• Proficient in EPLAN and AutoCAD, with a strong grasp of panel design and manufacture
• Experience managing engineering projects across the full lifecycle
• Excellent communicator, able to juggle multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide, including occasional overnight stays

Desirable Experience

Advantageous but not essential:

• LV switchgear design and manufacture
• UL 508A knowledge and specifying hardware to UKCA, CE and UL standards
• Pneumatic system design
• Galaxy 3 (Cubic) software
• Writing FDS and manufacturing/build documentation, plus post-installation support

Benefits:

• £45,000 - £52,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays, plus on-site parking
• Ongoing training, professional development and company events
• Diverse projects in a supportive, growing business