Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation

ADI Group Services Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

GP helpline

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Referral bonus GBP500

Free workwear

Job summary

adi Group is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its automation team on Wirral projects. You will deliver detailed electrical designs, lead technical decisions, and support project delivery across industrial automation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include designing control systems via EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical, interfacing with clients, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed electrical designs for automation and control systems.
• Experience designing complete control systems from concept to commissioning.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and develop fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and motor control.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and provide engineering solutions, quotations, and proposals.
• Ensure designs are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required technical standards.
• Support the design and delivery of Control & LV Switchgear Panels and cabling installations.
• Provide technical support throughout project delivery, manufacture, and commissioning.
• Review and approve design submissions to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Mentor and support junior engineers where required.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Motor control

Job description

adi Group is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its automation team on Wirral projects. You will deliver detailed electrical designs, lead technical decisions, and support project delivery across industrial automation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include designing control systems via EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical, interfacing with clients, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.