Senior Project Engineer

JOB – Senior Project / Design Engineer – Electrical & Controls LOCATION – Norfolk TERM – Permanent SALARY – £45,000 - £52,000 DOE My client is a growing electrical engineering business specialising in industrial automation, control systems and low voltage switch gear solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Senior Project / Design Engineer to join their expanding team, taking responsibility for delivering projects from initial concept and electrical design through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong project management skills to work on a varied range of technically challenging projects across multiple industries. The ideal candidate will have: HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience Proven experience in electrical design, industrial automation and control systems Strong knowledge of EN60204 and BS7671 standards Proficiency using EPLAN and AutoCAD to produce electrical schematics and panel layouts Experience designing electrical control panels and back plates Experience managing engineering projects from enquiry through to completion Good understanding of LV switch gear and electrical manufacturing processes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Experience supporting and mentoring junior engineers or apprentices Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK The following would be advantageous:

Experience with LV switch gear design and manufacture Knowledge of UL508A, UKCA and CE requirements

Experience with pneumatic system design Familiarity with Galaxy 3 / Cubic software Experience preparing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Knowledge of manufacturing and build documentation

Experience with FAT, SAT and commissioning activities The role will involve:
Designing electrical control systems, automation solutions and LV switch gear assemblies Producing electrical schematics, control panel layouts and backplate designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD Managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and commissioning Preparing quotations, technical proposals, estimates and project documentation Liaising with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal production teams Supporting project planning and departmental objectives Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and apprentices Supporting FAT, installation, commissioning, fault finding and SAT activities Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards and customer specifications Preparing technical files, operating manuals and project handover documentation The company offers: 40-hour working week with an early finish on Fridays Company pension scheme On-site parking Company events and team activities Ongoing training and professional development Opportunity to work on a diverse range of automation and LV switch gear projects Supportive working environment within a growing engineering business Many thanks – Lynx Recruitment