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Posted 05 August, 2026

Design Engineer

J3A Recruitment
Coventry, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer – Coventry

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Designing MCCs, switchgear, control panels and LV distribution systems

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• Producing electrical schematics, specifications, GA drawings and BOMs

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• Leading FATs and supporting commissioning and SAT activities

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• Working alongside Software Engineers to produce accurate FDS documentation

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• Supporting technical reviews and providing engineering input to Sales

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• Identifying emerging technologies and improving internal processes

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• Supporting colleagues across the wider Engineering team

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The successful Electrical Design Engineer will ideally have experience in:

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• Hardware electrical design within a Systems Integration environment

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• MCCs incorporating DOL, ASD, Soft Start and VSD applications

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• Switchgear, control panels or LV distribution

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• AutoCAD Electrical

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• BS EN 61439 and BS EN 60204

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• 18th Edition BS 7671

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• Equipment specification, installation and commissioning

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What’s on offer?

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  • £40,000–£50,000 salary
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  • Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
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  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
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  • Comprehensive pension scheme
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  • Private medical options
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  • Structured training and career development
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  • Paid membership to a relevant professional association
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  • Share purchase and Cycle to Work schemes
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  • Excellent long-term project pipeline
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If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking for stability, exciting projects and genuine career progression, I’d be keen to speak with you.

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📩 Send your CV to [email protected] or message me directly for a confidential conversation.

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