Senior Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Stockport to lead electrical design projects from concept to commissioning for a specialist material handling system provider.

You will design control panels, develop schematics with Electrical CAD, configure PLCs and VFDs, and support builds. Mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement across the engineering department are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in an Electrical Design role.
• Experience designing electrical control panels.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and variable frequency drives.
• Experience producing electrical schematics using Electrical CAD software.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical standards and best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Experience within material handling or similar engineering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke projects.
• Produce and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation using CAD software.
• Select and specify electrical components, cabling and control equipment.
• Configure and support PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Provide technical support during equipment build, testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Assist with prototype development, testing and design validation.
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team.
• Work collaboratively with production, installation and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, product quality and efficiency.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards and company quality procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

PLC programming

VFDs knowledge

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Stockport
GBP45,000 – GBP55,000 + benefits (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business designing material handling systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a UK leading manufacturer. They are a well established business with a global reputation.

This is a varied role where you will take ownership of electrical design projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with manufacturing, installation and engineering teams to deliver high quality solutions for customers.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, contribute to new product development and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the engineering department.

Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke projects
• Produce and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation using CAD software
• Select and specify electrical components, cabling and control equipment
• Configure and support PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Provide technical support during equipment build, testing, commissioning and fault finding
• Assist with prototype development, testing and design validation
• Support and mentor junior engineers within the team
• Work collaboratively with production, installation and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, product quality and efficiency
• Ensure designs comply with relevant electrical standards and company quality procedures

Requirements of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years' experience within an Electrical Design role
• Experience designing electrical control panels
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and variable frequency drives
• Experience producing electrical schematics using Electrical CAD software
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical standards and best practices
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast–paced engineering environment
• Experience within material handling or a similar engineering environment (desired)

Why Apply?

• Work on bespoke engineering projects
• Join a collaborative and supportive engineering team
• Long–term career development within a growing engineering business
• Varied role offering exposure from design through to commissioning