Autocad Engineer

Webber Hughes Ltd
Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment Personal development plans and ongoing training opportunities Annual salary reviews Enhanced holiday allowance On-site gym facilities Flexi-time around core working hours Overtime opportunities and enhanced overtime rates

AutoCAD Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £40-45k DOE + Excellent Benefits

* Are you an experienced AutoCAD Electrical Designer with a background in industrial automation and control panels?

* Do you have experience producing electrical schematics and panel layouts for PLC and SCADA systems?

* Do you enjoy working closely with automation engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality control system designs?

* Interested in joining a genuine industry leader with a strong order book, continued investment, and excellent long-term career prospects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist automation business that is continuing to grow following recent contract wins and ongoing investment across the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of electrical drawings and control panel documentation for industrial automation projects across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and modify AutoCAD electrical drawings for PLC, SCADA, MCC, and automation control panels

* Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and terminal details

* Support the design and development of industrial automation and control systems

* Work closely with automation engineers, electricians, and project teams throughout design and installation phases

* Ensure all drawings comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications

* Assist with BOM (Bill of Materials) preparation and component selection

* Support panel fabrication, FAT testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities where required

* Maintain accurate project documentation, drawing revisions, and engineering records

* Interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and control schematics

About You

* Previous experience in an AutoCAD Electrical Design / Electrical Design Engineer role within industrial automation or control systems

* Strong proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical drafting software

* Good understanding of PLC systems and SCADA architectures

* Knowledge of industrial control panels, instrumentation, and electrical circuits

* Familiarity with industrial networking and automation components

* Understanding of panel wiring standards and electrical compliance requirements

* Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Benefits

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Personal development plans and ongoing training opportunities

* Annual salary reviews

* Genuine opportunities for career progression

* Enhanced holiday allowance

* On-site gym facilities

* Flexi-time around core working hours

* Overtime opportunities and enhanced overtime rates

* Stable and growing business with long-term project pipeline

Interested? Click apply to find out more

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