Electrical Design / Project Engineer

Leicestershire, United Kingdom
6 days ago
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
9 Jul 2026 (6 days ago)

Benefits

Pension Overtime Training and development

Electrical Design / Project Engineer

To £45k DOE + Pension, Overtime, Training & Development

Leicestershire. Ref: 25561

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Technician to join a recognised Control Systems engineering business delivering bespoke Automation Machinery and Electrical Control Solutions across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Electrical Engineering Technician – The Role:

Prepare and develop electrical schematics, panel layouts and project documentation using EPLAN Electric P8

Produce cable schedules, bills of materials, installation drawings and manufacturing documentation

Support the design of control panels, drives, motors, safety devices, sensors and associated electrical systems

Assist with electrical component selection and sizing in line with project specifications and engineering standards

Update drawings following design reviews and engineering changes

Provide technical support to panel build, software, installation and commissioning teams

Ensure all electrical documentation is accurate, controlled and suitable for manufacture and installation

Contribute to the continuous improvement of electrical design standards, templates and engineering processes

Electrical Engineering Technician – What We're Looking For:

Experience producing electrical drawings and schematics within an industrial automation, machinery or control panel environment

Experience using EPLAN Electric P8 or similar electrical CAD software

Good understanding of industrial control panels, automation systems and electrical components

Ability to interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications and engineering documentation

Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to producing accurate design documentation

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary engineering teams

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Apprenticeship or equivalent) would be advantageous

Knowledge of EN (phone number removed), ISO 13849, PLC hardware, drives or field devices would be beneficial

Why Join?

Develop your EPLAN and electrical design expertise alongside experienced engineers

Exposure to the full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning

Paid overtime and ongoing training & development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative engineering culture with long-term career progression

Interested?

Located in Leicestershire, this role is commutable from Hinckley, Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Coalville, Lutterworth, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill

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