Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the lead on technically challenging and high‑impact projects?
We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering function, driving the design and delivery of control panels, MCCs and automation systems for a wide range of industrial applications. This role is based in the Hampshire area.
In this key role, you’ll take ownership of complex design work, provide technical leadership, and play a pivotal part in ensuring our solutions are safe, compliant, innovative, and cost‑effective.

Experience

• Leading the design and development of electrical control panels, MCCs and automation systems from concept to manufacture.
• Producing and reviewing detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Verifying design integrity through testing and design verification processes.
• Ensuring all designs meet client specifications, functional requirements and BS EN 61439‑2:2021.
• Selecting and specifying electrical components with consideration of performance, compliance and value.
• Supporting manufacturing teams, resolving design queries, and providing technical input during FAT, SAT and commissioning.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous process and design improvement.
• Staying current with new standards, technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Strong practical knowledge of LV control panel and MCC design.
• Solid understanding of BS EN 61439‑2:2021.
• Experience supporting panel build, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret specifications and deliver custom, compliant solutions.
• Experience leading or mentoring within a design environment.
• Hands‑on experience with automation systems or intelligent MCCs.

Desirable

• Advanced CAD capability (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis.E).
• Experience with PLC‑based control and industrial communication systems.
• Manufacturer or industry training in MCC or automation technologies.
• Further qualifications in electrical power, automation or systems engineering.
• Project or engineering management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APMP)