Senior LV/MV Switchgear Engineer - Design & Commissioning

Permanent Futures Limited; Tingley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Switchgear Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on the design, manufacture, installation and support of LV/MV switchgear solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong electrical background who understands switchgear systems and enjoys solving technical problems in a practical, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with switchgear, control panels or electrical distribution equipment.
• Strong understanding of LV/MV electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of protection, control and distribution equipment.
• Relevant electrical/electronic engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication across engineering, production and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications, drawings and customer requirements.
• Support design and engineering of LV/MV switchgear and distribution systems.
• Produce and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Select components, protection devices and switchgear equipment.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Carry out or support FAT, testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical and switchgear faults.
• Work with project managers, customers, suppliers, and site teams.
• Ensure designs and installations comply with standards and safety requirements.

Skills

LV/MV electrical systems

Switchgear

Electrical drawings

Protection equipment

Fault-finding

Cross-team communication

Problem solving

Distribution equipment

Education

Electrical/electronic engineering qualification

Job description

Futures Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Switchgear Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on the design, manufacture, installation and support of LV/MV switchgear solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong electrical background who understands switchgear systems and enjoys solving technical problems in a practical, fast-paced environment.