Senior Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Neath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Neath is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex control panel projects and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in industrial control panel design. Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and leadership skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the UK infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial control panel design.
• Familiar with NEC, IEC, UL standards.
• Strong knowledge of drives and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of LV control panels to industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Manage multiple design projects and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge of industrial control panels

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

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Client:

OCU

Location:

neath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex control panel projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high standards across design, build, and commissioning phases.

This is an exciting time to join a well established and growing team. You'll be working on a variety of projects that bring meaningful change to the infrastructure of the wider UK

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of LV control panels to industry and client standards
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Manage multiple design projects and resources
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams
• Oversee workshop build and commissioning support
• Ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Produce detailed schematics and technical documentation

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in industrial control panel design
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors
• Familiar with NEC, IEC, UL standards
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.