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

Samuel Frank Associates Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

IET Professional Development scheme

40 hours per week

Job summary

Samuel Frank Associates Ltd. near Chester, Cheshire, seeks a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to support LV electrical design, building services, security and control systems. The role is office-based with a clear path for development.

You will work with Lead Engineers and the Engineering Director, gaining hands-on project exposure across varied industrial projects and benefit from structured technical development opportunities and mentoring.

Qualifications

• AutoCAD experience and familiarity with electrical drawings required.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering advantageous but not mandatory.
• Around 12 months’ relevant industry experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design documentation and AutoCAD drawings with guidance.
• Prepare block cable diagrams, single-line diagrams and layouts.
• Use Amtech/ProDesign for cable calculations, with training provided.
• Ensure drawing types are understood and applied correctly.
• Coordinate with leads and engineers on EC&I design deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

Microsoft Office

Electrical drawings

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

BS 7671

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Chester, Cheshire

Permanent

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

+++ Excellent training and development opportunities, including IET professional development support +++

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.


• 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.