Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Automation Experts Ltd
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Location: Rainham
Job Description:

Celebrating over70 years in business, thisfamily-run engineering companyhas grown from a specialist repair operation into a provider ofcomplete electrical and control engineering solutions. With a strong reputation and a loyal, top-tier client base across theSouth of England, continued growth has creatednew opportunitieswithin the electrical design team.

They are now looking to recruitone Electrical Design Engineerto support an expanding project portfolio across multiple industrial sectors.

Electrical Design Engineers

£40-55k + Pension

Kent

Ref: 24415

Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, working closely with both internal teams and clients. Key responsibilities include:

  • Producingelectrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagramsfor control panels, from small panels through to largeMCCs
  • Generating and maintaining all relevanttechnical documentation
  • Working closely withworkshop and panel build teamsduring assembly
  • Liaising directly with clients, either at the Kent-based workshop or on customer sites
  • Supportingpanel testing and commissioningactivities when required

Electrical Design Engineer – The Person:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience inelectrical design for control panelswithin anindustrial automationenvironment
  • Competence usingelectrical CAD software(SEE Electrical currently used; training provided if required)
  • Ideally, an understanding of relevant industry standards such asIEC, UL, or BS EN
  • A practical, collaborative approach and confidence working alongside manufacturing teams

You will join asmall, close-knit design teamwithin a larger and growing electrical department. Projects are primarily based in theSouth of England, supporting clients across sectors including:

  • Water & Utilities
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Energy from Waste

The company offers afriendly working environment, anopen-door management culture, and genuine long-term career prospects.Site work is minimal, typically limited to occasional day trips for surveys or commissioning support.

Located in Kent, this role would be commutable from Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury, Rochester, Sheerness and Gillingham.

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Posted: May 7th, 2026