Industrial Electrical Designer
Office attendance is a requirement, working from home only by exception - Monday to Friday with an early finish on Friday around lunchtime is typical.
Job Title: Industrial Electrical Designer
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Electrical Designer. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and well organised candidate to work within an experienced engineering and design team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design industrial electrical installations, including cable containment planning and routing
* Design and the support of distribution systems, including lighting and power circuits
* Work with motor control systems, including direct-on-line starters and variable speed drives
* Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD software
* Interpret client requirements and technical specifications to develop cost effective design solutions
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant and current UK regulations and standards
* Perform circuit load calculations, cable sizing, and selection of appropriate circuit protection
* Design temporary power solutions, including generator supplies
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Time-served apprenticeship with an approved electrician standard and solid industrial experience
* Knowledge of DCS (Distributed Control Systems) an advantage
* Experience with PLC systems an advantage
* Familiarity with control panel design an advantage
* Working knowledge of CAD software preferably ‘AutoCad’ is an advantage, but training can be given
* Experience with cable calculation software such as Trimble (training can be provided)
Qualifications:
* 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (latest edition preferred but not essential)
Additional Skills & Personal Qualities:
* Strong understanding of health & safety practices and compliance within industrial environments
* Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
* Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with engineers, clients, and site teams
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and design work
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
* Willingness to learn and undertake further training where required
* Flexibility to adapt to project requirements and site conditions