Electrical Systems Design Engineer (Switchgear)

Schneider Electric; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job description

The Application Design Engineer (Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design) is responsible for supporting and delivering engineering solutions for Genie-EVO switchgear products. The role involves producing and maintaining technical documentation, supporting design activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements. Depending on experience and competency level, the engineer may work under supervision on defined tasks or lead technical activities, design reviews, and customer‑facing engineering discussions.

What will you do?

• Develop, review, and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, ePLAN, SEE Electrical or equivalent.
• Support the design, configuration, and application of switchgear solutions in accordance with engineering standards and customer specifications.
• Create, review, and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering data within SAP or equivalent systems.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in technical discussions with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• Support testing, commissioning, and configuration activities when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sales, project management, procurement, and service teams.
• Support project execution by delivering accurate and timely engineering outputs.
• Maintain technical records and support project handover activities.

What will make you successful?

• Electrical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Switchgear design and application packages.
• Accurate and validated Bills of Materials.
• Technical reports, calculations, and configuration records as applicable.
• Complete engineering documentation for manufacturing, testing, and project handover.
• HNC, HND, Degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage switchgear experience.
• Ring Main Units (RMU) experience.
• Protection and control systems experience.
• Power distribution systems experience.
• Electrical design software and configuration tools experience.
• Utility, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure applications experience.
• Knowledge of UK and international electrical standards.

What's in it for me?

• Work on diverse, high-impact electrical system projects across multiple industries.
• Access to technical training, certifications, and career development programs.
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and innovative thinking.
• Opportunity to build specialised expertise in electrical power systems and architectures.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.