Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset – minimum 1 day a week on site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an EC&I engineering services firm in Bridgwater, require an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their established team.

Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance.

The client is flexible in their approach to working patterns and remote working. You can either work on-site 1-2 days each week, or one full week per month for example.

What the role of the Electrical Design Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Electrical Design Engineer will include:

Design Delivery

• Develop electrical and control designs including schematics, layout drawings, schedules, and associated design documentation under the direction of Senior and Lead Engineers.
• Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables in line with project requirements, applicable standards and procedures.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to equipment selection and design decisions, ensuring designs are practical, compliant, and buildable

Technical Contribution

• Interpret project requirements and specifications, identifying gaps, assumptions, or issues and raising them appropriately.
• Resolve routine technical design issues within own area of competence, escalating where required and incorporating review comments accurately.

Project & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs support programme, cost, and build objectives.
• Engage proactively with colleagues to understand how design decisions impact manufacture, installation, and commissioning.

What experience you need to be the successful Electrical Design Engineer:

• Solid understanding of electrical and control design fundamentals, with experience
• developing EC&I designs and associated documentation using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
• Competent in specifying EC&I equipment for control panels and associated systems, particularly relay-based control applications.
• Able to interpret specifications and standards, recognising when additional requirements apply and when guidance or escalation to Senior or Lead Engineers is required.
• Working awareness of related EC&I topics such as functional safety, PLC-based systems, BS7671, instrumentation, and MCC/switchgear — sufficient to recognise their relevance and engage effectively with senior engineers.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or a related engineering discipline (degree advantageous but not essential).
• Typically 3+ years’ experience working in an EC&I design role within an engineering, industrial, or regulated environment.
• Experience producing electrical and control design deliverables as part of project teams.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, energy, or manufacturing is advantageous; previous nuclear experience is not required and will be supported through training.
• Able to obtain security clearance for work in regulated and government environments.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bridgwater

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

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