Electrical Design Engineer
- Concept Electrical Design
- System Integrator
- Office based - Peterborough, UK
- £30.000 - £45.000 + Bonus + Overtime + Benefits
We are working with an established System Integrator company based in Peterborough, UK.
They are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team.
In return for a salary in the region £35.000 - £45.000 along with excellent employment benefits.
Our Client is specialising in the design and supply of customer standard process control systems to the food industry.
They currently have vacancies for talented, highly motivated individuals who are looking for opportunities to develop their personal and professional capabilities in this exciting, diverse and fast-moving field.
Are you a qualified engineer looking to grow your career in electrical design?
Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, we’re looking for motivated individuals with a passion for innovation and problem-solving to join their team in Peterborough.
In this role, you’ll design and test custom control panels using AutoCAD and EPLAN, collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and provide technical support during panel assembly.
Your role will involve on-site modifications, electrical testing, and maintaining accurate documentation, all while driving forward cutting-edge solutions in control panel design.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Use AutoCad and EPLAN to design electrical schematics and control panel layout drawings including mains distribution, motor and safety circuits, and PLC equipment/IO
- Develop I/O configurations, material specifications, and bills of material
- Undertake site surveys and derive solutions for retrofit hardware projects
- Modify hardware and panels on-site up to 400VAC
- Conduct electrical testing and fault finding in the workshop and on-site
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand project requirements
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (BS EN, IEC)
- Provide technical support during panel assembly
- Perform quality checks and assist in troubleshooting design issues
- Maintain accurate documentation and revision control
- Generate cable lists, perform sizing calculations, and produce electrical test sheets and single-line diagrams
- Plan cable routes, calculate containment sizes, and update building layout drawings.
Requirements:
- Fluent in English language
- Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree) or C&G Level 3, NVQ 3 & requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671) or equivalent.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or other drawing packages
- Able to read or produce electrical schematics and layout drawings
- Awareness of electrical standards, regulations, and safety requirements including 13849 & Sistema
- Knowledge of drives, PLCs, control gear (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens)
- Flexible, self-motivated, works well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and enjoy working in a team
- Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
How To Apply:
- Contact: Michal Andrejczuk
- 01527917909
- Job reference number: 2441
- If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.
This position is commutable from: Peterborough, Wellingborough, Cambridge, Grantham and Wisbech.
Relevant Job Titles: Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Designer, AutoCAD Designer, EPlan Designer, EPlan Design Engineer, AutoCAD Design Engineer.
All applicants must live in the UK and be eligible to work and live in the UK. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.
Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.