Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Ulverston, Cumbria
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week (flexi time)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Industry: Power Systems Engineering (Substation Protection & Control)
Join a market leader in high-voltage substation protection and control equipment design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning. As Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical), you'll drive electrical design for customer orders—including protection/control panels—leading drawing production and supporting senior engineers in our expertise-rich team. Full training and apprenticeships provided.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead creation of As Manufactured Drawings from specifications: General Arrangements, Equipment Schedules, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, and substation protection layouts
* Produce Work Orders and update Drawing Registers for seamless Production issue
* Assemble Drawing packs and conduct initial Wiring Diagram Checks (e.g., CT/VT, IEC 61850 schemes)
* Support Lead Electrical Engineers with design reviews, panel layouts, and commissioning prep
* Collaborate with shop floor on control panel assembly and testing processes
* Handle drawing administration and contribute to design process improvements
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential:
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
* Quick learner with strong attention to detail
* Deadline-driven with excellent time management
Desirable:
* Experience in manufacturing/utilities, especially substations or power protection
* AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD proficiency
* Knowledge of wiring standards, protection relays, or control systems
Benefits:
* 32 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
* Flexible working and early Friday finishes
* Long service awards + loyalty bonus
* Company sick pay + enhanced maternity
* On-site parking
* Perkbox discounts
* Training opportunities (internal/external)
* EarlyPay scheme