Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Complex Systems

ALTEN LTD - UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical systems for a high-integrity engineering programme in Dorset. The role requires on-site presence with 3–10 years of experience and eligibility for BPSS clearance.

The ideal candidate will own design activities, produce electrical schematics using EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure standards and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior electrical engineering or design role within complex or regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar, and familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter.
• Experience designing power distribution systems, control systems, and embedded electrical systems.
• Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards (IEC, BS, IEEE).
• Ability to lead technical reviews and make critical engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and development of electrical systems and components for complex engineering projects.
• Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation using tools such as EPLAN and Teamcenter.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability targets are met.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering excellence.

Skills

Senior electrical design

Electrical design tools

Power distribution

System integration

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical systems for a high-integrity engineering programme in Dorset. The role requires on-site presence with 3–10 years of experience and eligibility for BPSS clearance.

The ideal candidate will own design activities, produce electrical schematics using EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure standards and safety compliance.