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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job in Derby, Derbyshire, DE1, England, UK
Listing for: Success Matcher Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of megawatt-scale industrial power systems for an innovative, fast-growing engineering company. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the AC power system architecture for large-scale industrial systems.
  • Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, protection strategies, and cable sizing.
  • Lead functional safety activities (HAZOP, FMEA, IEC 61508/SIL).
  • Support CE/UKCA compliance and electrical system certification.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
Qualifications
  • 5–15 years of industrial electrical design experience.
  • Experience designing megawatt-scale AC power systems for industrial plants, process facilities, or heavy machinery.
  • Strong knowledge of 3-phase power systems, protection coordination, panel design, and cable sizing.
  • Experience with IEC 61508, SIL/SIF
    , or functional safety.
  • Proficient in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical
    , or similar CAD software.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • A strong academic background from a reputable university is preferred.
Preferred Experience
  • Clean energy, industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, hydrogen, carbon capture, or other emerging technologies.
  • ATEX, hazardous area classification, or high-power DC systems.
  • Startup or high-growth engineering environments.
Why Join?
  • High-impact engineering role with significant ownership.
  • Work on cutting-edge industrial technologies.
  • Competitive compensation and relocation support.
  • Join a collaborative, fast-growing engineering team.

If you're passionate about designing large-scale industrial electrical systems and enjoy building innovative technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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