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 to spend with Friends & Family
Paid day off for your birthday.
Derbyshire. Ref: 25280
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
Perks of the Job:
* Flexible working hours and holidays
* Your birthday off with pay
* Sick pay and pension contribution
* Profit share bonus
* £500/year for activities with friends and family
* Employee well-being program with 24/7 helpline
* Free use of the on-site gym
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 please make contact with John Anderson.
Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Castle Donnington, Ripley and surrounding areas.
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