Senior Electrical Design Engineer

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design of control panels, mentor junior engineers, and oversee multiple projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in industrial control panel design and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in industrial control panel design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, and sensors.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Were 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. Youll 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+ years7 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 countrys leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: Utilities