Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Roc Search Europe Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established UK-based engineering services company is looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join their design team in Peterborough. The role involves designing control panels and field installations, from concept to commissioning. Candidates should have electrical qualifications, experience with AutoCAD, and knowledge of PLCs. Benefits include a salary of £33,000 – £38,000 per annum and flexible/hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Development opportunities

Varied projects

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications such as BTEC/NVQ3 and 18th Edition are required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and industrial electrical design is necessary.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and safety compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce control panel layouts and schematics.
• Perform LV distribution and cable sizing calculations.
• Support installation and commissioning efforts on-site.

Skills

AutoCAD

PLC knowledge

Safety standards compliance

Education

Electrical qualifications (BTEC/NVQ3)

18th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

An established UK–based engineering services company is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join its design team. The role involves the design of control panels and field installations from concept to commissioning, supporting automated control systems across various industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce control panel layouts, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Perform LV distribution and cable sizing calculations.
• Design PLC wiring systems and instrumentation layouts.
• Create safety circuits and perform risk assessments to relevant standards.
• Support installation, commissioning, and compliance efforts on–site.

Requirements:

• Electrical qualifications (e.g. BTEC/NVQ3), 18th Edition.
• Experience with AutoCAD and industrial electrical design.
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and machinery safety (training can be provided).

Benefits:

• 33,000 – 38,000 per annum.
• Flexible/hybrid working.
• Development opportunities (academic and vocational).
• Varied projects across blue–chip client base.