Electrical Design Engineer

Burton-on-Trent £52,000 - £58,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take ownership of technically challenging industrial electrical design projects? We are supporting a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Burton-on-Trent that is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer as part of the continued development of its engineering function. This role would suit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical schematic design, industrial equipment and LV/MV power systems who is comfortable taking technical ownership of design packages.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will:

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for industrial equipment.
• Create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using electrical design software such as SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop LV/MV power distribution, protection systems, control circuits and instrumentation.
• Produce cable schedules, panel layouts, Bills of Materials and technical specifications.
• Carry out electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing and fault current calculations.
• Select electrical components including breakers, fuses, relays, sensors, contactors and power electronics.
• Review electrical schematics and documentation produced by other engineers.
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant, manufacturable and meet relevant industry standards.
• Support prototype builds, electrical testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during manufacture and testing.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Controls and Production Engineering teams.
• Support and mentor more junior engineers and contribute to technical design reviews.
• Help develop and improve electrical engineering standards and processes.

The Electrical Design Engineer

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong electrical schematic design and creation experience - essential.
• Experience using electrical CAD software such as SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent - essential.
• Strong understanding of 3-phase LV/MV power systems.
• Knowledge of industrial controls, protection systems and grounding/earthing.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, power systems, switchgear, generators or similar engineered products.
• Understanding of control panels, wiring practices and manufacturing/build processes.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and interpret relevant electrical standards.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers would be beneficial.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Ideally 4-6+ years' electrical design experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who wants greater technical ownership while remaining involved in hands-on design and engineering.