via Indeed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

Electrical Design Engineer

EngineeringMatic
Derby Full-time
This listing is from Indeed
View original listing ↗

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Derby
Salary: Up to £50,000
Job Type: Full\-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering electrical, controls and automation solutions across a range of technically challenging projects.

This is a hands\-on role where you will be responsible for developing electrical designs, control panel layouts and technical documentation, working closely with controls engineers, project teams, clients and manufacturing partners from initial design through to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed electrical schematics, control panel layouts and wiring drawings

  • Develop General Arrangement (GA), terminal, cable and I/O drawings

  • Design electrical control systems and associated control panels

  • Select suitable electrical components and control equipment

  • Produce electrical calculations and technical documentation

  • Work closely with PLC, HMI and SCADA engineers

  • Liaise with customers, suppliers, panel manufacturers and subcontractors

  • Support panel manufacture, testing and inspection

  • Assist with FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning

  • Produce and maintain as\-built drawings and project documentation

  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, legislation and project specifications

  • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle

  • Attend client and project sites when required
Projects

You will work across a varied portfolio of projects, including:

  • Tunnel infrastructure and control systems

  • Airport projects

  • Industrial and manufacturing facilities

  • Process and automation projects

  • Electrical control and instrumentation systems

  • Major infrastructure projects
About You

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in electrical control systems and panel design.

You will ideally have:

  • Proven experience in electrical design engineering

  • Strong experience producing electrical schematics and control panel layouts

  • Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar

  • Knowledge of control panels, LV systems and electrical components

  • Understanding of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems

  • Experience with I/O, wiring, terminals and cable schedules

  • Experience working alongside panel builders and manufacturing teams

  • Good understanding of relevant electrical standards and regulations

  • Strong technical documentation skills

  • Experience supporting FAT, SAT, installation or commissioning
Experience within tunnels, airports, rail, highways or other major infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £50,000

  • Permanent, full\-time position

  • Opportunity to work on high\-profile infrastructure and industrial projects

  • Varied and technically challenging work

  • Opportunities for professional development and progression
Pay: £45,000\.00\-£50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Bereavement leave

  • Canteen

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Flexitime

  • Free fitness classes

  • Free parking

  • Gym membership

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay

  • Store discount
Work Location: In person

The market for this type of role

Similar openings
115
Engineering roles in Derby
Full-time
80%
of Engineering roles in the UK
Remote possible
8%
of Engineering roles
EngineeringMatic

2 open positions · Derby

📊 Engineering · the UK
6,544
active jobs
11.9%
Remote
Ø 2d
avg. online
Top skills in demand
ExcelERPISOPythonAWSCI/CDSQLAzureAgileLean

Frequently asked questions

How many Engineering jobs are available in Derby?
Currently 115 Engineering roles in Derby on AlmostHired, across 38 different companies. Our data is updated daily.
Do Engineering roles offer remote work?
8% of Engineering roles in the UK allow remote work, either partial or full. To filter specifically for remote positions, use AlmostHired.
How do I know if I match this role?
Upload your CV — our AI compares your profile to the job requirements and gives you a precise match score, with matching and missing skills.