Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

£45,000 - £50,000 + Pension, Profit Share, Paid Overtime, On-Site Gym

£500 per year cash benefit for leisure activities

Paid day off for your birthday

Derbyshire

Ready to design control systems and automation solutions for complex engineering projects?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with AutoCAD Electrical experience to join a growing automation and controls environment, working on detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts and control system designs for industrial applications.

Perfect for someone who enjoys combining technical design with practical engineering involvement, this role offers exposure to the full design lifecycle alongside opportunities to improve systems, processes and engineering standards.

Electrical Design Engineer
- The Role:

Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and 2D/3D models using AutoCAD Electrical
Produce control panel designs, PLC I/O drawings, cable schedules and terminal plans
Support panel build and wiring activities, ensuring designs are practical and buildable
Maintain accurate project documentation, drawing revisions and as-built records
Work closely with electrical, software and project engineering teams
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement activities
Support the development of standard templates, libraries and design processes

Electrical Design Engineer
- What We’re Looking For:

Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for schematic and panel design
Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels and automation design
Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC and BS EN
Ability to produce clear and accurate technical documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Organised approach with good attention to detail
Practical understanding of panel build and electrical installation activities advantageous

Why Join?

Opportunity to work on varied automation and control system projects
Involvement across the full electrical design lifecycle
Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical exposure
Chance to contribute to design improvements and engineering innovation
Long-term technical development within automation and controls engineering

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can further develop your electrical design expertise and work on technically challenging automation projects, then contact us now!

Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas

For further information, please contact John Anderson.

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