Electrical Design Engineer

Michael Page • Permanent • Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £50k - £60k / year • 10h ago

An experienced Electrical Design Engineer is required to take ownership of electrical and control system design across complex industrial projects from concept through to commissioning. This is a varied, technically challenging role offering full project lifecycle exposure within a growing engineering business delivering international projects.

Client Details

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering bespoke combustion, process, automation and control solutions to global customers across sectors including chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and renewables. With a strong UK base and international reach, they are investing in growth and offering engineers the opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex systems.

Description

Key responsibilities:

Lead electrical design activities across multiple concurrent engineering projects
Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
Design industrial control systems, MCCs, and power distribution solutions
Specify electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Ensure compliance with IEC, ATEX, UL, and relevant industry standards
Support manufacturing, F.A.T testing, and commissioning activities
Produce technical documentation including O&M manuals
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes

Profile

The successful candidate

HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in electrical design within industrial, process, or automation environments
Strong experience using AutoCAD Electrical (or similar CAD package)
Good knowledge of control panels, MCCs, and power distribution systems
Understanding of industrial standards and hazardous area environments (ATEX/IECEx beneficial)
Practical awareness of commissioning and installation activities
Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills
Able to work both independently and within multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Job Offer

What's on offer:

£50,000 - £60,000 basic salary (DOE)
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension contribution
Life assurance
Health & wellbeing programme + annual health checks
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Early Friday finish
On-site parking

Structured career development and progression opportunities

Exposure to international, high-value engineering projects

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