Job Description

Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical)

Location:

Ulverston, Cumbria

Salary:

Competitive, depending on experience

Hours:

37.5 per week (flexi time)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Industry:

Power Systems Engineering (Substation Protection & Control)

Join a market leader in high-voltage substation protection and control equipment design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning. As Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical), you'll drive electrical design for customer orders--including protection/control panels--leading drawing production and supporting senior engineers in our expertise-rich team. Full training and apprenticeships provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead creation of As Manufactured Drawings from specifications: General Arrangements, Equipment Schedules, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, and substation protection layouts
Produce Work Orders and update Drawing Registers for seamless Production issue
Assemble Drawing packs and conduct initial Wiring Diagram Checks (e.g., CT/VT, IEC 61850 schemes)
Support Lead Electrical Engineers with design reviews, panel layouts, and commissioning prep
Collaborate with shop floor on control panel assembly and testing processes
Handle drawing administration and contribute to design process improvements

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Quick learner with strong attention to detail
Deadline-driven with excellent time management

Desirable:

Experience in manufacturing/utilities, especially substations or power protection
AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD proficiency
Knowledge of wiring standards, protection relays, or control systems

Benefits:

32 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
Flexible working and early Friday finishes
Long service awards + loyalty bonus
Company sick pay + enhanced maternity
On-site parking
Perkbox discounts
Training opportunities (internal/external)
* EarlyPay scheme