Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Samuel Frank; Broughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

IET Professional Development scheme

External technical training

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join an near-Chester based electrical engineering business offering design, manufacture and site installation services to industrial clients.

You will work alongside Lead Engineers and the Engineering Director, supporting LV electrical, building services and control systems projects with structured development and hands-on exposure in a full-time, office-based role.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering is advantageous but not mandatory.
• At least 12 months' relevant industry experience is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD drawings and electrical documentation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design documentation and AutoCAD drawings with guidance from senior engineers.
• Prepare block cable diagrams, single-line diagrams, containment layouts and panel GA drawings.
• Use Amtech / Trimble ProDesign for cable calculations in BS 7671-compliant design work.
• Coordinate with engineers and support ongoing training and development.

Skills

Electrical design

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

Trimble ProDesign

BS 7671 knowledge

Job description

Junior Electrical Design Engineer – Near Chester, Cheshire – £35-45k

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join an established electrical engineering business based near Chester. The company provides electrical design, manufacture and site installation services to industrial clients across sectors including nuclear, oil and gas, power generation and pharmaceuticals.

The Junior Electrical Design Engineer will work alongside Lead Engineers and the Engineering Director, supporting a varied portfolio of LV electrical, building services, security and control systems projects. The role is full-time, office-based and offers structured technical development and hands-on project exposure.

Key aspects of the Junior Electrical Design Engineer role include:

• Producing electrical design documentation and AutoCAD drawings with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Preparing block cable diagrams, single-line diagrams, containment layouts and sections, panel general arrangements and other EC&I design deliverables.
• Using Amtech / Trimble ProDesign for cable calculations in accordance with BS 7671; training and development will be provided.
• AutoCAD experience and familiarity with electrical drawings are required; a complete understanding of all drawing types is not essential.
• An HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 months' relevant industry experience would be advantageous, but are not mandatory.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is desirable.
• Building services design experience covering lighting, fire alarms or public address systems would be beneficial.
• Exposure to EC&I installation, containment, cabling or electrical distribution systems would also be useful.
• Good attention to detail, clear technical communication and working knowledge of Microsoft Office are important.
• The successful candidate will need to obtain security clearance for work in the civil nuclear and MOD sectors.

This Junior Electrical Design Engineer opportunity would suit someone at an early stage of their electrical design career who wants to develop their skills across varied industrial projects. The employer offers internal and external training, practical mentoring and support through the IET Professional Development scheme.

Salary and benefits

• £35-45k depending on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance.
• IET Professional Development scheme and ongoing technical training.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

The Junior Electrical Design Engineer position is commutable from Chester, Deeside, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Mold, Flint, Birkenhead, Runcorn and surrounding areas.