Electrical Design Engineer

Employee Benefits

• Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
• Yearly health check
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Pension (company matched up to 6%)
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)

Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Huddersfield, HD2 1UA

Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Job Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical design scope of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion. This role plays a critical part in developing innovative, technically robust, and cost-effective electrical solutions that meet customer specifications and project objectives. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented design engineer with a strong understanding of control systems design, electrical engineering principles, and industrial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Design Ownership: Lead the electrical design lifecycle for assigned projects – from initial concept development, system architecture, and detailed design, through to validation and delivery.
• Technical Input to Proposals: Provide engineering input during the proposal development stage, ensuring that all proposed solutions align with customer specifications, applicable codes, and design best practices.
• Electrical Control System Design: Develop detailed electrical control system designs using AutoCAD Electrical, including schematic drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, fabrication drawings and interconnection schedules.
• Component Selection & Specification: Specify and select electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices based on performance, reliability, safety, and cost considerations.
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Generate and maintain accurate BOMs to support procurement and manufacturing activities, ensuring traceability and alignment with project deliverables.
• Design Validation & Compliance: Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant standards (IEC, ATEX, UL, CSA, etc.) and are validated against performance, safety, and functional requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce comprehensive design documentation and technical manuals for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) deliverables.
• Project Support: Liaise with operations and manufacturing teams for scheduling, resource allocation, and progress updates; support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site commissioning as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing and test through to project completion
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of internal design standards, best practices, and design tools to improve engineering efficiency and consistency.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Commercially aware of profit and loss impact resulting from the design solution.
• Minimum of 5 years in electrical design engineering within industrial, oil & gas, or petrochemical environments.
• Strong understanding of switchboards, MCCs, power distribution systems, and control panel design.
• Familiarity with hazardous area equipment and certifications (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, Class/Div).
• Familiarity with intrinsically safe system design.
• Working knowledge of UL/FM/CSA and related international standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD software.
• Practical understanding of on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance practices.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to balance design innovation with practical constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in every aspect of design and delivery.

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