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Electrical Design Engineer

Huddersfield Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
An experienced Electrical Design Engineer is required to take ownership of electrical and control system design across complex industrial projects from concept through to commissioning. This is a varied, technically challenging role offering full project lifecycle exposure within a growing engineering business delivering international projects.
  • The salary for this role is 50k - 60k
  • This is a full time, on-site role based in Huddersfield.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering bespoke combustion, process, automation and control solutions to global customers across sectors including chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and renewables. With a strong UK base and international reach, they are investing in growth and offering engineers the opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex systems.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead electrical design activities across multiple concurrent engineering projects
  • Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Design industrial control systems, MCCs, and power distribution solutions
  • Specify electrical components, instrumentation, and control devices
  • Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, ATEX, UL, and relevant industry standards
  • Support manufacturing, F.A.T testing, and commissioning activities
  • Produce technical documentation including O&M manuals
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate

  • HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
  • Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in electrical design within industrial, process, or automation environments
  • Strong experience using AutoCAD Electrical (or similar CAD package)
  • Good knowledge of control panels, MCCs, and power distribution systems
  • Understanding of industrial standards and hazardous area environments (ATEX/IECEx beneficial)
  • Practical awareness of commissioning and installation activities
  • Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills
  • Able to work both independently and within multi-disciplinary engineering teams

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary (DOE)
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Health & wellbeing programme + annual health checks
  • Additional holiday purchase scheme
  • Early Friday finish
  • On-site parking



Structured career development and progression opportunities

Exposure to international, high-value engineering projects

Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7032845
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering Design and R&D
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Huddersfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-062026-7032845