Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering bespoke electrical solutions for data centres, power generation and critical infrastructure projects.

You'll lead electrical design activities from concept through to manufacture and commissioning, working on complex, customer-driven projects while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape engineering standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design of bespoke LV power and control systems.
• Produce electrical schematics, SLDs, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and I/O schedules using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Ensure designs comply with BS7671 and relevant IEC standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, projects and manufacturing teams to deliver practical, manufacturable solutions.
• Support testing, commissioning, technical problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

We're looking for:

• 5+ years' experience in electrical design within manufacturing, industrial or bespoke equipment.
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems, control panels and power distribution.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and provide technical leadership.

Desirable: Data centre or critical infrastructure experience, cable calculations, ATEX knowledge and Chartered Engineer status.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Early finish every Friday
• Health & wellbeing package including 24/7 GP
• Death in Service & salary sacrifice benefits
• Excellent career progression within a growing engineering business

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Steve Barnett or Jack Heffren at Elevation Recruitment Group.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rotherham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

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