Electrical Design Engineer

One of the leading manufactures and suppliers of electrical power solutions for the EV & Highways markets are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with experience of EPlan to join their ever growing team.

Electrical Design Engineer

To £50k + Company bonus  

Northumberland - Fully Comprehensive Training and Support  

Ref: 24101

Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Design and develop LV electrical systems for Electric Vehicle Charging applications, ensuring compliance with project requirements, safety regulations, and applicable standards, specifically BS EN 61439.


• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel


• Select appropriate components, equipment, and materials for AC power systems, considering factors such as efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and production teams, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems with overall project design. Ensuring all layouts and designs are suitable for production and offer the correct function and safety requirements considering all relevant product and manufacturing standards such as heat rise, cable bending radius etc.


• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to evaluate the viability and potential challenges of proposed electrical designs.


• Support the procurement process by reviewing vendor proposals, assessing technical specifications, and providing guidance on equipment selection.


• Oversee the manufacture and testing of AC electrical systems, troubleshooting any issues that arise and ensuring compliance with design specifications.


• Conduct thorough documentation of electrical designs, including technical reports, operation manuals, and maintenance procedures.


• Regular contact with production staff to ensure all designs and product selection are suitable for manufacture and provide technical support as and when required.  

Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Educated to HND/HNC or Degree


• Efficient in use of Eplan – Highly Desirable  


• Minimum of 5 years’ electrical engineering design experience in a relevant discipline


• Experience of leading junior staff


• Familiarity with relevant industry standards such as IEEE, IEC, and BS EN 61349, and the ability to ensure compliance with these standards in design activities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and clear presentation of technical information.


• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a dynamic work environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

For further information call Thomas Evans

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