Junior Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join their Power Systems team in Leicester. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to engage in data analysis, testing, and design activities across innovative energy projects. Successful candidates will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink. Competitive salary and structured career development are offered.

Benefits

Structured career development path

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to high-impact projects

Supportive, collaborative working culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Strong practical knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within power systems engineering.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, simulation, and analysis of power system models.
• Support the team with data analysis, reporting, and performance evaluation.
• Contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Provide support in design tasks under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of technical solutions.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Junior Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Leicester

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Power Systems team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a strong background in MATLAB/Simulink who is eager to grow their career within a collaborative and technically challenging environment.

You will work closely with experienced Power Systems Engineers, providing hands-on support across data analysis, testing, and design activities, contributing to innovative projects across the energy and power sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, simulation, and analysis of power system models using MATLAB/Simulink.


• Support the team with data analysis, reporting, and performance evaluation.


• Contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.


• Provide support in design tasks under the guidance of senior engineers.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth delivery of technical solutions.


• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline).


• Strong practical knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink.


• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• Eagerness to learn and develop within power systems engineering.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• UK sole is a requirement due to project security considerations.

What We Offer

• A structured career development path with mentorship from experienced engineers.


• Exposure to high-impact power systems projects.


• A supportive, collaborative working culture.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of an innovative team working on future energy challenges, we’d love to hear from you!