Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Control Panels & PLCs

Axion Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Axion Recruitment Limited is working with an established System Integrator in Peterborough to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer. Salary £40k–£55k plus Bonus, Overtime and Benefits; office-based in Peterborough with travel across the UK.

You will design and test control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN, collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring compliance with standards and providing technical support during panel assembly.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or appropriate technical diploma/certification.
• Experience with Amtech, AutoCAD, Excel and EPLAN.
• Knowledge of electrical regulations (BS7671) and drives/PLC.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design MCC panels including motor and safety circuits.
• Produce I/O config, BOMs and cables lists.
• Create single-line diagrams and cable sizing calculations.
• Design cable routes and update building layouts.
• Write risk assessments and method statements per CDM.
• Perform on-site modifications and electrical testing.
• Maintain documentation and support panel assembly.

Skills

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Amtech

Excel

PLCs & drives

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Axion Recruitment Limited is working with an established System Integrator in Peterborough to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer. Salary £40k–£55k plus Bonus, Overtime and Benefits; office-based in Peterborough with travel across the UK.

You will design and test control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN, collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring compliance with standards and providing technical support during panel assembly.