Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Onsite Dorset, Clearable

ALTEN; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver advanced electrical systems within a demanding engineering programme in Dorset. The role offers ownership of design activities, cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to influence project direction on high-integrity systems.

You'll work with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical and Teamcenter, lead technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEC, BS and IEEE standards in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• Experience in a senior electrical design role within complex or regulated industries.
• Experience with electrical design tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical) and PLM (Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design and development of electrical systems and components for complex engineering projects.
• Produce and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation using tools such as EPLAN and Teamcenter.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure performance and reliability targets are met.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, systems, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Support supplier engagement, including technical reviews, selection processes, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Investigate technical issues through root cause analysis, implementing effective corrective solutions.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management.

Skills

Electrical design

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Teamcenter (PLM)

Power distribution design

Controls & embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver advanced electrical systems within a demanding engineering programme in Dorset. The role offers ownership of design activities, cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to influence project direction on high-integrity systems.

You'll work with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical and Teamcenter, lead technical reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with IEC, BS and IEEE standards in a multidisciplinary