Principal Electrical Engineer

Meritus; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Matched pension scheme up to 6%

Flexible / hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading Engineering Consultancy located in Stafford is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer. In this role, you will take ownership of technical leadership across projects involving control panel design. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, at least 4 years of experience, and be eligible for SC level clearance. The company offers a salary up to £65,000 with hybrid working options and a range of benefits including private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with at least 4 years’ experience in hardware/electrical design.
• Strong background in control panel design and use of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508).
• Eligible for SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of control panels and safety panels.
• Carries out detailed reviews of AutoCAD Electrical drawings.
• Provides day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring for hardware engineers.
• Works closely with project teams to ensure delivery on time.
• Supports senior management with technical reporting and project strategy.

Skills

Control panel design

AutoCAD Electrical

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Inventor

Job description

Meritus Stafford, England, United Kingdom

Principal Electrical Engineer

Meritus Stafford, England, United Kingdom

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Base pay range

Principal Electrical Design Engineer | Automation / Controls Consultancy | Nuclear Industry | Stafford (Hybrid 3 days per week in the office) | Up to £65,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are working with an expanding Automation / Controls Consultancy that are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of technical leadership across multiple projects. This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where your technical expertise and leadership will make a real difference.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and quality of hardware / electrical systems from concept through to delivery. You’ll be heavily involved in the design of low voltage electrical distribution systems, control panels, and safety-related electrical systems, ensuring they meet both project requirements and industry standards. Alongside the technical work, you’ll mentor engineers, oversee project delivery, and provide technical leadership in areas such as AutoCAD Electrical design and Inventor models.

The company are based in Stafford & operate hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office. They require candidates to be eligible for SC level security clearance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of control panels, safety panels, and low voltage distribution systems.
• Carry out detailed reviews of AutoCAD Electrical drawings and Inventor models to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring for hardware engineers, ensuring projects run smoothly.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure delivery on time, to scope, and within budget.
• Support senior management with technical reporting, risk identification, and input on project strategy.

Required Skills:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with at least 4 years’ experience in hardware/electrical design.
• Strong background in control panel design and use of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508) and familiarity with ISO quality and safety frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide and motivate others.
• The require candidates to be eligible for SC level security clearance.
• Salary up to £65,000 (potentially higher)
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Matched pension scheme up to 6%
• Flexible / hybrid working options

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Principle Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Consulting

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Energy Technology

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