Graduate Control Panel Designer

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bridges Electrical Engineers is seeking a Graduate Control Panel Designer to join our engineering team and start a career in electrical control system design for industrial infrastructure. This entry-level role supports development with guidance from experienced engineers, delivering practical engineering solutions and hands-on project experience.

You will gain exposure to electrical design, industrial automation, control systems and low-voltage assemblies used across essential UK infrastructure

Qualifications

• Degree (or expected degree) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in electrical design and industrial automation.
• Good understanding of electrical principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software is advantageous.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Use CAD software to create and update drawings.
• Assist with the design of motor control centres (MCCs) and PLC-based control panels.
• Prepare bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards and customer specifications.
• Work closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and commissioning engineers.
• Support design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Education

Degree (or expected degree) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical / EPLAN)

Job description

Role Overview

As aGraduateControlPanelDesigner, you will join our engineering team and begin developing your career in the design of electricalcontrolsystems for industrial infrastructure projects.

This entry-level role is ideal for a recentgraduatewith an interest in electrical design, automation,controlsystems and the delivery of practical engineering solutions. You will be supported by experienced engineers as you develop your technical knowledge, gain hands‑on project experience and contribute to the design ofcontrolsystems and low-voltage assemblies used across essential UK infrastructure.

Typical Responsibilities

• Produce electrical schematics andcontrolpanellayouts.
• Use CAD software (such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN) to create and update drawings.
• Assist with the design of motorcontrolcentres (MCCs) and PLC-basedcontrolpanels.
• Prepare bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards and customer specifications.
• Work closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and commissioning engineers.
• Support design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Degree (or expected degree) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in electrical design and industrial automation.
• Good understanding of electrical principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software is advantageous.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What You'll Gain

• Experience working on real engineering projects.
• Exposure to industrial automation,controlsystems, andpanelmanufacturing.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression towards chartership.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well‑being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.