Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

adi Automation Electrical Design Engineer

Location – Kings Norton, Birmingham

About the Role

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs, including calculations, specifications, and comprehensive drawings, using EPlan and AutoCAD software.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaise with clients and interpret their requirements to provide engineering solutions and costed, documented proposals; produce design specifications as required.
• Provide electrical engineering support by critically reviewing design submissions to ensure technical standards are met.
• Ensure projects are fit for purpose and adhere to budget and schedule constraints.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed, particularly for Control & LV Electrical Switchgear Panels and Cabling Installations.
• Manage electrical engineering designs and provide supporting technical and commissioning services.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience in electrical design for automation and control systems.
• Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, SCADA, and motor control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

The company

Find out more about adi –

https://www.adiltd.co.uk/

Other organisations may call this role an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Development Engineer or Electrical Engineering Designer.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English