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Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited; North Shields; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited is seeking a System Design Engineer to support multidisciplinary project teams by producing high-quality electrical and mechanical design documentation for maritime and defence engineering projects.

You will deliver 2D/3D drawings to ISO and BS standards, develop electrical systems in line with BS7671, EMC and LVD directives, and create production-ready outputs using AutoCAD (SEE Electrical/ETAP advantageous).

Qualifications

• Experience delivering 2D and 3D drawings to ISO and BS8888:2017 standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical interfaces in complex systems.
• Familiarity with BS7671 (18th edition), EMC and LVD directives, and the Electricity at Work Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality 2D and 3D engineering drawings to ISO and BS8888:2017 standards.
• Interpret briefs and turn rough concepts into refined, production-ready design outputs.
• Develop electrical system designs in line with BS7671, EMC and LVD directives, and Electricity at Work Act.
• Create CAD outputs using AutoCAD (SEE Electrical/ETAP advantageous) and prepare STEP files for handover.
• Collaborate across teams to align designs with project objectives.
• Support documentation such as Visio diagrams and change control artefacts.
• Ensure enclosures for control panels and 19” rack assemblies meet safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Drawing standards

System engineering

Enclosure design

Tools

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

ETAP

Visio

Job description

Company: Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited

Location: Redhill, Surrey, up to 6 Days per month remote possibility

Main Purpose of Job

A leading organisation in the maritime and defence engineering industry is seeking a System Design Engineer to support multidisciplinary project teams by producing high-quality electrical and mechanical design documentation.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance, functionality, and manufacturability across complex systems in demanding environments.

Key Tasks

• Deliver high-quality 2D and 3D engineering drawings to ISO and BS8888:2017 standards.
• Interpret engineering briefs and turn rough mechanical concepts into refined, production-ready design outputs.
• Develop electrical system designs in line with BS7671 (18th edition), EMC and LVD directives, and the Electricity at Work Act.
• Use a CAD tool of choice (AutoCAD preferred; SEE Electrical or ETAP advantageous) to create technical documentation.
• Collaborate across engineering and project teams to align designs with project objectives.
• Create STEP files for customer/client handover as required.
• Support documentation such as Visio diagrams, equipment guidance, and change control artefacts.
• Apply knowledge of enclosure design for control panels and 19” rack assemblies.
• Ensure all work meets relevant safety and compliance standards.
• Provide input into CAD tool selection and process improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.