Electrical Design Engineer

Coventry

11 months ago

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Job title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: West Midlands

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

A well-established engineering and design consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of complex electrical design projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end electrical designs, including power distribution, cable sizing, SLDs, and panel layouts.
Design and develop control panels.
Apply relevant UK standards with a focus on compliance and safety.
Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to allocate tasks and manage timelines.
Produce technical documentation including specifications, drawings, and performance calculations.
Ensure designs meet both client requirements and all necessary regulations.
Conduct site surveys, attend technical meetings, and support project handover with full documentation.

What We're Looking For
Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience.
Strong background in electrical system design and component selection.
Familiarity with control and instrumentation devices, particularly within building services/HVAC.
Hands-on experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell).
Working knowledge of E-plan software (other software will also be considered)
Understanding of healthcare compliance and HTM guidelines is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
A full, valid UK driving licence is required.

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful

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