Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

A growing engineering business is expanding its in-house controls capability following the successful delivery of two major infrastructure projects. Having entered the full-machine build space for the first time, the company has already successfully delivered two major multi-million-pound projects.

With strong project momentum and a clear pipeline ahead, the next phase is to bring electrical design fully in-house - and this role will support that journey as part of a developing team.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

£28-35k + Pension, HealthPlan, Paid Commute

Yorkshire. Ref: 25368

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Supporting electrical design for control systems (assisting with full drawing packages for manufacture)
Working on large-scale infrastructure and automation projects
Assisting with site surveys for refurbishment projects (with support)
Collaborating with panel builders, senior engineers, and electrical contractors
Opportunity to gain exposure to commissioning activities (optional and supported)
This is a development-focused role where you will be mentored by experienced engineers and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills grow.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
0–2 years’ experience (including placements or internships)
Some exposure to electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN – training provided)
Interest in control systems / automation
Willingness to learn, adaptable, and proactive
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
PLC knowledge or programming exposure would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a supportive, down-to-earth engineering team with a genuinely positive working culture, offering structured development and the chance to grow within a department being built from the ground up.

Hybrid working (typically 3 days in office, flexible depending on workload)
40-hour week with flexitime
25 days holiday + bank holidays
4% pension contribution
Healthcare support
Travel expenses covered on office days
If you’re a graduate or early-career engineer looking to build your skills in electrical design and work on large-scale infrastructure projects — this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Located in West Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Halifax and Doncaster.

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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke