Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Switchgear & Panels

Staffbase Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Generous pension

33 days annual leave

Free parking

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an established engineering business. You will design electrical systems, create circuit diagrams and wiring schematics, and prepare BOMs with rigorous testing through development to manufacture.

Candidates should have 3–5 years’ experience in electrical design, CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills. Knowledge of railway electrification and relevant standards is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical documentation, proficient in electrical CAD software.
• Understanding of electrical components, manufacturing and testing requirements.
• Knowledge of railway electrification, protection and control circuits, switchgear testing or relevant electrical standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, circuit diagrams, wiring schematics, calculations and technical documentation.
• Select electrical components and prepare equipment specifications and bills of materials.
• Support design reviews, prototype development and release of designs for manufacture.
• Assist with development, routine and type testing, reviewing results and investigating technical issues.
• Ensure designs comply with standards including IEC 62271, EN 50152 and IEC 60947.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, assembly and testing teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve technical queries.
• Contribute to product improvements, safety, reliability and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematics

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Railway electrification

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Staffbase Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an established engineering business. You will design electrical systems, create circuit diagrams and wiring schematics, and prepare BOMs with rigorous testing through development to manufacture.

Candidates should have 3–5 years’ experience in electrical design, CAD proficiency and strong problem-solving skills. Knowledge of railway electrification and relevant standards is advantageous.