Electrical Control Design Engineer

Electrical Control Design Engineer

The Role

You'll take responsibility for the design and development of electrical control systems for both standard and bespoke pumping solutions. You'll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to deliver effective, safe, and efficient system designs.

Key Responsibilities of this Electrical Control Design Engineer role:

•Create electrical schematics using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical for client approval
•Generate full technical documentation for manufacturing and installation
•Liaise with clients and suppliers to balance performance, design, and cost
•Support site attendance, commissioning, and client interactions as required
•Work with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and other intelligent control systems
•Assist with SCADA, telemetry, and networking integration
•Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
•Provide internal and external technical support, including to workshop teams
•Maintain an up-to-date understanding of industrial automation trends
•Contribute to continuous improvement and team development initiatives

Skills required for this Electrical Control Design Engineer role:

Qualifications / Training
•Essential: BTEC / ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•Desirable: HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering or related industrial automation qualification
Knowledge & Experience
•Essential:
oExperience designing control panels and electrical systems
oHands-on panel design, assembly, and wiring
oFamiliarity with VSDs, soft starters, and safety compliance
•Desirable:
oExperience with SCADA systems, telemetry, and networked control
oPLC programming/system integration
•Strong planning and time management skills
•Team player with great communication and collaboration ability
•Proactive, forward-thinking, and self-driven
•Willingness to learn and mentor others

Details of this Electrical Control Design Engineer role:

•Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
•Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)
•Holidays: 30 days including statutory, rising to 33 after 1 year
•Benefits Package:
oAnnual business performance bonus (non-contractual)
oPrivate healthcare (taxable), critical illness, and death-in-service cover after qualifying period
oEnhanced pension - full employer contribution after 3 years
oComprehensive training and development opportunities
oSupportive team culture within a modern working environment

Please note: Only candidates meeting the key criteria will be contacted. For other roles, please reach out to your local Pertemps branch.