Posted 29 July, 2026
Design Engineer
J3a Recruitment
Coventry, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer – Coventry We’re recruiting an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering technically challenging control and automation projects across the UK. Backed by an order book exceeding £3.8 billion, this opportunity offers genuine stability, long-term career development and exposure to some of the UK’s most exciting engineering projects. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing high-quality, commercially effective control system designs that meet client requirements and relevant industry standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing MCCs, switchgear, control panels and LV distribution systems • Producing electrical schematics, specifications, GA drawings and BOMs • Leading FATs and supporting commissioning and SAT activities • Working alongside Software Engineers to produce accurate FDS documentation • Supporting technical reviews and providing engineering input to Sales • Identifying emerging technologies and improving internal processes • Supporting colleagues across the wider Engineering team The successful Electrical Design Engineer will ideally have experience in: • Hardware electrical design within a Systems Integration environment • MCCs incorporating DOL, ASD, Soft Start and VSD applications • Switchgear, control panels or LV distribution • AutoCAD Electrical • BS EN 61439 and BS EN 60204 • 18th Edition BS 7671 • Equipment specification, installation and commissioning What’s on offer? * £40,000–£50,000 salary * Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service * Flexible and agile working opportunities * Comprehensive pension scheme * Private medical options * Structured training and career development * Paid membership to a relevant professional association * Share purchase and Cycle to Work schemes * Excellent long-term project pipeline If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking for stability, exciting projects and genuine career progression, I’d be keen to speak with you. 📩 Apply to the position or message me directly for a confidential conversation - John Lycett. #ElectricalEngineering #ControlSystems #SystemsIntegration #MCC #LVDesign #AutoCADElectrical #EngineeringJobs #CoventryJobs #J3ARecruitment
