Senior Application Design Engineer

Switchgear Magazine; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Leeds is seeking an Application Design Engineer to design and apply 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear, ensuring compliance with customer specs and industry standards. You will collaborate with customers, deliver from concept to completion, and support hybrid delivery with on-site and remote work as needed.

The role calls for strong electrical design expertise, experience with AutoCAD/ePLAN, and knowledge of UK ENA standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in application or electrical design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear and MV protection.
• Familiarity with ENA standards and UK wiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and develop application-specific solutions using 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear.
• Create and manage 2D ePLAN drawings, including 3D layout elements.
• Lead and participate in technical design meetings with customers.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA Wiring Standards and customer specifications.
• Program and configuration protection relays.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with procurement needs.
• Generate and manage technical documentation, including design reports and relay configuration files.
• Support hybrid project delivery, working both remotely and on-site as required.
• Complete engineering drawings and wiring diagrams (core deliverables).
• Full design package for Genie-EVO switchgear applications (core deliverables).
• Verified ePLAN drawings (core deliverables).
• Configured protection relay files and supporting documentation (core deliverables).
• Accurate and complete BOMs (core deliverables).
• Clear and concise technical interface documentation (core deliverables).

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

ePLAN

Switchgear

MV switchgear

Relay programming

UK standards

Customer interaction

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ePLAN

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Design Engineer to join our team in Leeds. This role focuses on the design and application engineering of our 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, collaborating with customers, and supporting project delivery from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and develop application-specific solutions using 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear.
• Create and manage 2D ePLAN drawings, including 3D layout elements.
• Lead and participate in technical design meetings with customers.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA Wiring Standards and customer specifications.
• Program and configuration protection relays.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with procurement needs.
• Generate and manage technical documentation, including design reports and relay configuration files.
• Support hybrid project delivery, working both remotely and on-site as required.
• Complete engineering drawings and wiring diagrams (core deliverables).
• Full design package for Genie-EVO switchgear applications (core deliverables).
• Verified ePLAN drawings (core deliverables).
• Configured protection relay files and supporting documentation (core deliverables).
• Accurate and complete BOMs (core deliverables).
• Clear and concise technical interface documentation (core deliverables).

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in application or electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ePLAN or similar.
• Experience with switchgear.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage switchgear and protection relay programming.
• Familiarity with ENA standards and customer-specific wiring requirements.
• Knowledge of UK utility standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and technical discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a hybrid work environment.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field