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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