Job Description

Job Overview

Are you an innovative electrical design engineer with a passion for leadership? Join our team in Peterborough to design and test custom control panels using AutoCad and EPLAN. You'll collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and provide technical support during panel assembly. Your role will involve on-site modifications, electrical testing, and maintaining accurate documentation, all while driving forward cutting-edge solutions in control panel design.

Main Tasks & Duties

Use AutoCad and EPLAN to design electrical schematics and control panel layout drawings including mains distribution, motor and safety circuits, and PLC equipment/IO. Develop I/O configurations, material specifications, and bills of material. Undertake site surveys and derive solutions for retrofit hardware projects Modify hardware and panels on-site up to 400VAC Conduct electrical testing and fault finding in CDD's workshop and on-site. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand project requirements. Ensure compliance with relevant standards (BS EN, IEC). Provide technical support during panel assembly. Perform quality checks and assist in troubleshooting design issues. Maintain accurate documentation and revision control. Generate cable lists, perform sizing calculations, and produce electrical test sheets and single-line diagrams. Plan cable routes, calculate containment sizes, and update building layout drawings.

Candidate Profile

Fluent in English language Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree) or C&G Level 3, NVQ 3 & requirements for electrical installations (BS7671) or equivalent Experience with AutoCAD and EPLAN, or other drawing package Able to produce electrical schematics & layout drawings Experience working with 13849 and producing Sistema reports Knowledge of current standards, electrical regulations and safety requirements Knowledge of drives, PLCs, control gear (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens) Flexible, self-motivated, works well as part of a team Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and enjoy working in a team Valid driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK and internationally. At least 1 year of relevant experience

What We Offer

Work in our new engineering office and production facilities in Peterborough
Enjoy a professional, dynamic work environment with an open communication culture
Benefit from exciting development and training opportunities

Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including:

Overtime, bonus & company pension 25 days holiday plus Bank Holiday Private medical insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Peterborough Electrical Design Engineer Control Panels