Senior Electrical Design Engineer (EPlan)

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Eplan)

£50,000 - £55,000

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Rugby, Hinckley, Leicester

Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next challenging role? Join a leading engineering company that designs and builds control systems for industries including automotive, aerospace, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technically interesting projects across the UK, in a supportive environment that encourages ownership, innovation, and professional growth. The company offers competitive pay, structured development, and a clear, organised work environment where engineers are trusted to make an impact. With a strong reputation for quality and long-term client relationships, this is a role that offers both stability and career progression.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• Produce accurate, functional, and cost-effective electrical system designs using CAD software
• Translate customer requirements from discussions and technical documents into designs
• Create functional design specifications, system manuals, and other customer documentation
• Develop 2D layout drawings for electrical panel builds and system I/O layouts
• Liaise with suppliers to select appropriate components
• Produce accurate bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support commissioning teams to ensure successful FAT and SAT
• Perform design calculations (manually or with software) to verify performance and suitability
• Collaborate with wider design teams to improve processes and participate in design reviews

Who We’re Looking For:

• HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong experience with electrical design software (training on Eplan provided)
• Skilled in hand calculations for drive systems, electrical loadings, and current ratings
• Excellent communication skills, time management, and ability to prioritise tasks
• Previous experience in bespoke or special-purpose machine building and design
• Comfortable liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Knowledge of UKCA/CE technical file creation, functional safety, and SISTEMA experience

If you’re an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to take ownership of your projects, grow your career, and work in a supportive, innovative engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.