Electrical Design Engineer

Usworth, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2AJ, United Kingdom
Last week
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Private medical care Annual bonus Travel/offshore uplifts Daily free lunch Excellent supported training

Electrical Design Engineer

£40,000 - £50,000 + Private Medical Care, Annual Bonus, Travel/Offshore Uplifts

37.5 hours a week with Hybrid & Flexible working options

Daily free lunch

Excellent supported training to advance skills

Fast growing business with strong order book

North East based role

Ref: 25241

A growing specialist engineering consultancy is seeking an Electrical Designer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a technically focused organisation delivering bespoke electrical and control systems across complex industrial and energy-related projects.

Working as part of a small and collaborative design team, you will be involved in the design of LV control panel systems, supporting projects from concept through to build and commissioning.

The role offers strong technical exposure, long-term project work, and the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive engineering environment.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

Electrical design of LV control panel systems

Producing schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical

Supporting design activities from concept through to manufacture

Collaborating with controls engineers and project teams

Assisting with technical documentation and design updates

Occasional site support and commissioning activities (~10% travel)

Very occasional offshore work

You will join a team of four designers, within a supportive and collaborative technical environment.

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

c3+ years’ experience of control panel electrical design for industrial automation

Experience designing LV control panels

Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical CAD / 3D electrical design software

Knowledge of HV systems would be advantageous but is not essential

Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a project team

Willingness to occasionally support site activities

Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sarah Clarke

AE2

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