Overview

We are working with a renowned electrical contractor with a proven track record of providing clients with innovative engineering solutions, focusing on electrical and control systems across sectors including Oil and Gas, Water, Power Generation, Renewable Energy & Manufacturing. They have a customer focused ethos and earned an excellent reputation for delivering high quality solutions, with a commitment to quality, reliability, and client satisfaction, making them a trusted partner across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the detailed design of complex LV control panels, providing technical oversight and ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements.
• Mentoring & Team Development: Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and ensuring consistent quality across the design team.
• Project Oversight: Oversee multiple concurrent design projects, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and effective resource allocation.
• Control Panel and Low Voltage Design: Utilise your expertise in electrical engineering and control systems to design low voltage designs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with clients, project managers, and internal teams to understand project requirements, propose design solutions, and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Workshop Coordination: Manage the build process by collaborating with workshop personnel, ensuring the smooth assembly and integration of electrical components into control panels.
• Quality Assurance: Lead rigorous testing, validation, and design reviews to guarantee accuracy, functionality, and adherence to high safety standards.
• Commissioning Support: Provide hands-on support during the commissioning phase, troubleshooting and resolving any electrical issues that may arise.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in control panel technology and electrical engineering and apply this knowledge to enhance our design processes and offerings.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and other necessary technical documentation to support the design, build and commissioning process.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years' proven experience designing and leading electrical control panel projects for industrial applications.
• Ability to lead design teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage complex projects.
• Proven experience in designing electrical control panels for industrial applications.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, including PLCs, HMIs, motor drives, and sensors.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, UL).
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, circuitry, and control systems.