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Job summary
A systems integrator in the UK is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept through commissioning. The role involves designing control systems and creating documentation, with a focus on collaboration and quality. The ideal candidate has experience with electrical design and AutoCAD Electrical. Benefits include flexible working and competitive salary up to £55,000.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Background in Electrical Design Engineering or control panels.
- Ability to calculate wiring sizes and select suitable protection.
- Working knowledge of instrumentation and PLCs.
Responsibilities
- Create wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Perform cable sizing and circuit breaker calculations.
- Collaborate with project managers for quality solutions.
- Oversee testing and commissioning on-site.
Skills
Tools
Electrical Design Engineer | Location: Leicester | Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE) | + Overtime Rates, Flexible Working, Site Work Uplift
The Company: Our client is a systems integrator specializing in control systems for heavy equipment. They design bespoke solutions that integrate electrical panels, hardware PLCs, and mechanical components, providing innovative systems to industries like power generation, oil and gas, and waste incineration. With a team of around 30 and an annual turnover of £6 million, this growing company combines a strong reputation with a collaborative and supportive environment, offering exciting opportunities for talented engineers.
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning. Working within a close-knit engineering team, you'll be designing, testing, and supporting control systems tailored to individual client needs.
- Creating wiring diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
- Performing cable sizing and circuit breaker calculations
- Producing documentation such as I/O schedules, test specs, and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Selecting and specifying instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, and pressure sensors
- Overseeing testing and occasionally commissioning systems on-site (UK, Europe, Offshore - optional)
- Collaborating with project managers and other engineers to ensure high-quality, integrated solutions
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- A background in Electrical Design Engineering, ideally with control panels or rotating machinery
- Working knowledge of PLCs, I/O systems, and field instrumentation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical (or similar)
- Ability to calculate wiring sizes and select suitable protection
- A hands-on, curious and personable approach
- Willingness to be office-based initially, with hybrid flexibility after six months
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- Overtime paid at 1.3x weekdays and 1.6x weekends
- Flexible start/finish times
- Hybrid working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on exciting projects in a growing business, we want to hear from you!
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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