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Electrical Design Engineer (Power Generation / Commercial)

Ernest Gordon RecruitmentLeeds, West Yorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 18 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Electrical Design Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to own projects from concept to completion within a reputable, established manufacturer, with excellent career progression and a competitive salary of £50,000 - £58,000. You will thrive here if you are an experienced engineer seeking to deepen your expertise in power generation and commercial applications, collaborating with a dedicated team on diverse and impactful projects. Apply today to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £58k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
AutoCADElectrical Design

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer (Power Generation / Commercial)

£50,000 - £58,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Hybrid + Company Bonus

Leeds - Hybrid

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturer and take ownership of electrical design projects from concept through to manufacture, testing and site support?

Established in the 1980s, this specialist engineering company designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke acoustic enclosures, canopies and noise-control solutions for power generation and industrial equipment. The company works with OEMs, EPC contractors and end clients across power generation, oil & gas, marine and industrial sectors, delivering both standard and fully engineered electrical and control packages.

In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical design of enclosures, control panels and associated packages, working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams. You will produce electrical drawings and schematics, specify components and cables, complete calculations, interpret customer specifications and provide technical support through panel build, FAT, commissioning and occasional site visits.

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer with experience within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar environments, looking to take ownership of technically varied projects and work across the full design and manufacturing lifecycle.

The Role:
Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and cable schedules
Design electrical systems for control panels, generator enclosures and associated equipment
Specify cables, protection devices and electrical components
Complete cable and lighting calculations using Amtech, Dialux or similar
Design containment, cable entry, gland plates and termination arrangements
Interpret customer specifications, electrical design basis and hazardous area documentation
Ensure designs meet relevant BS and IEC standards, including BS 7671
Work with Production, Procurement, Quality and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Provide technical support during panel build, FAT, commissioning and fault finding
Liaise with customers, suppliers and consultants on technical queries and design changes
The Person:
Experience in electrical design within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar
Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH27361

Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Design, Electrical Systems, Control Panels, Power Generation, Industrial, Marine, Oil & Gas, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, BS7671, IEC, Wakefield, Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford

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