Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to 50,000 + Package

Hours: 37 per week (flexible bands and core hours)

About the Electrical Design Engineer Role

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton.

You will be responsible for delivering Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) work packages for high-integrity and complex control systems to customer and industry specifications, within budget and schedule constraints.

Projects involve machine control applications and plant-wide automation, typically for highly regulated environments such as Energy, Research & Defence Infrastructure.

You will work across the full lifecycle from concept design through to final design, installation, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer

• Produce EC&I designs to customer specifications and project requirements, including control panel designs: General Arrangements, detailed drawings, schematic diagrams, interlock diagrams for PLC & HMI hardware, motor starters & drives, safety circuits, instrumentation and power distribution.
• Specify hardware and produce parts lists. Prepare manufacturing specifications.
• Manage interface between EC&I and mechanical functions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet expectations.
• Support Lead Engineer in delivering scope to budget and schedule. Assist in managing and supervising subcontractors.
• Provide technical expertise for tenders when required.
• Contribute to the development of EC&I function and resources.

What We're Looking For in a Electrical Design Engineer

• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• Strong electrical design engineering experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508 and British/European standards (advantageous).
• Ability to gain UK Security Clearance.
• Excellent analytical, design, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary & Benefits on offer for the Electrical Design Engineer Role

• Up to 50k starting salary
• Hybrid & flexible working.
• Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee + Death in Service (3 salary).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hours.
• Membership fees paid.

Commutable From Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to engineering excellence and professional development. You'll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards.

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Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, EC&I Engineer, Functional Design Specification (FDS), IEC 61508, SIL, Electrical Schematics, Instrumentation Design, Control Panel, MCC Schematic.

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