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Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Reference: ASPLIV
Our client is a leading provider of specialist switchgear services, delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Due to their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their Liverpool-based team in an exciting opportunity that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development.
The Role
Based in Liverpool, with occasional travel to other company locations and customer sites for technical surveys, the successful candidate will provide engineering support across the business by responding to technical enquiries, producing electrical designs, and contributing to product development and project engineering solutions.
Under the technical supervision of the Technical Director, key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
- Design LV and MV electrical and control systems in accordance with relevant industry standards.
- Produce electrical engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Create electrical drawings including:
- Featured schematics and panel layouts
- Interconnection and single-line diagrams
- Block diagrams
- Support electrical power distribution and control system architecture.
- Produce and maintain EC&I documentation, including:
- P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
- Cable schedules
- Instrument schedules
- Review and update engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Apply EMC best practices, including cable segregation, shielding, and grounding.
- Carry out site surveys and inspections to support project delivery and ensure compliance.
- Support construction and commissioning activities.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams.
- Assist with technical proposals and tender submissions.
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Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar Electrical Design Engineer role.
- Experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience producing electrical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Good understanding of EC&I documentation.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
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Desirable
- Experience using AutoCAD Mechanical.
- Previous experience within switchgear, power distribution, industrial automation, or a related engineering environment.
What’s on Offer
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements, subject to business requirements.
- 31 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
- Personal training and development plan.
- 3% matched pension contribution.
- Career development opportunities within a growing international engineering business.
Additional Notes
If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join an established organisation with exciting projects and genuine opportunities for career progression, apply now.
For further details, contact: Ellis Loughran Recruitment Consultant ☎️ 0151 209 2050 ✉️ ellis.loughran@aspion.co.uk
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