Electrical Design Engineer
CV-LibraryWarrington, CheshirepermanentPosted: 28 September 2026
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Location: Daresbury / Warrington
Salary: Up to £56,000
Type: Permanent
The Role
An established engineering and automation business is looking for an experienced Electrical / EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of control system and automation projects.
Working closely with electrical and software engineering teams, you will provide the link between control software and electrical hardware, supporting projects from initial design and specification through to testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Review P&IDs, URS documents, instrument lists and electrical requirements
Carry out site surveys and develop electrical/control integration solutions
Specify control panels, electrical equipment and automation hardware
Work with PLCs, HMIs, variable speed drives and associated control equipment
Produce I/O schedules, cable/termination schedules and hardware design/test specifications
Review and approve electrical schematics
Support control panel FAT/PDI activities
Specify and configure VSDs, motor starters and associated equipment
Provide technical coordination and supervision of subcontractors
Support safe on-site testing and commissioning
Work across both modern and legacy control system platforms
About You
HNC or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
5+ years' experience within controls, automation, EC&I or electrical engineering
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and control panels
Knowledge of DOL, Star/Delta and Soft Start motor starters
Working knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
Knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) Machinery Safety
Experience within sectors such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Process, Water or Materials Handling
Functional Safety knowledge (ISO EN (phone number removed) / IEC 62061) advantageous
SSSTS advantageous but not essential
Benefits
Salary up to £56,000
Workplace pension
Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP
Death in service insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Location: Daresbury / Warrington
Salary: Up to £56,000
Type: Permanent
The Role
An established engineering and automation business is looking for an experienced Electrical / EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of control system and automation projects.
Working closely with electrical and software engineering teams, you will provide the link between control software and electrical hardware, supporting projects from initial design and specification through to testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Review P&IDs, URS documents, instrument lists and electrical requirements
Carry out site surveys and develop electrical/control integration solutions
Specify control panels, electrical equipment and automation hardware
Work with PLCs, HMIs, variable speed drives and associated control equipment
Produce I/O schedules, cable/termination schedules and hardware design/test specifications
Review and approve electrical schematics
Support control panel FAT/PDI activities
Specify and configure VSDs, motor starters and associated equipment
Provide technical coordination and supervision of subcontractors
Support safe on-site testing and commissioning
Work across both modern and legacy control system platforms
About You
HNC or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
5+ years' experience within controls, automation, EC&I or electrical engineering
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and control panels
Knowledge of DOL, Star/Delta and Soft Start motor starters
Working knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
Knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) Machinery Safety
Experience within sectors such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Process, Water or Materials Handling
Functional Safety knowledge (ISO EN (phone number removed) / IEC 62061) advantageous
SSSTS advantageous but not essential
Benefits
Salary up to £56,000
Workplace pension
Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP
Death in service insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing technical training and professional development