Job Details: Electrical Design Engineer
Company
Safety Systems - Power Generation
Location
Manchester
Salary
On request
Job Ref.
23863
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
24/06/2026
Benefits
Pension, Healthcare, Site Uplift, Training
Contact
Electrical Design Engineer
Competitive Salary, Pension, Healthcare, Site Uplift, Training
Occasional Travel & Offshore Opportunities
Manchester. Ref: 23863
This is an excitingopportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with EPLAN to join a highly respected engineering business delivering specialist control system solutions for high-hazard industries including Energy, Renewables, Marine and Oil & Gas.
Whether you're an experienced Electrical Designer looking to expand your project ownership or a Controls Engineer with good panel design expertise seeking greater involvement in safety-critical applications, this role offers a varied mix of design, project delivery, testing and commissioning support within a technically challenging environment.
Electrical Design Engineer – The Role:
- Produce electrical designs for control system and automation projects
- Develop general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics and associated technical documentation
- Create designs using both AutoCAD and EPLAN
- Design control system panels, including LV and ELV power distribution systems
- Develop 4-20mA loop designs for PLC integration and field instrumentation
- Provide technical support to workshop, installation and commissioning teams
- Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and project delivery milestones
- Work closely with project teams to ensure technical and commercial objectives are achieved
- Assist with project planning, progress reporting and delivery management activities
- Support installation and commissioning activities on customer sites when required
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety and engineering best practice throughout project delivery
Electrical Design Engineer – What We're Looking For:
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive approach to project delivery and technical problem-solving
- EPLAN experience
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC Clearance)
- Strong commitment to quality, safety and project delivery
- Flexible approach to supporting site and offshore travel on occasion
Located in Manchester, this role would be commutable from Salford, Wythenshaw, Stockport, Leigh, Sale and Swinton. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk