Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Culham, Abingdon (3 days onsite per week) Contract until March 2027 £55/hour Umbrella BPSS Clearance Required Inside IR35 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering programme supporting the development of advanced scientific and engineering facilities. This role will see you working on complex electrical systems and sub-systems, taking designs from initial concept through to detailed design, validation, manufacture, and implementation. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment delivering innovative solutions to highly technical challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting electrical design activities across major engineering projects and complex sub-systems. Producing and reviewing electrical design documentation including schematics, cable schedules, bills of materials, and technical reports. Developing and managing design requirements, interfaces, and compliance processes. Ensuring designs comply with applicable UK regulations, safety standards, and manufacturing requirements. Collaborating with engineers, technicians, analysts, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting repair, replacement, upgrade, and enhancement activities on existing systems. Applying value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles to improve project outcomes. Validating designs and ensuring compliance with recognised engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

Degree, HND, HNC, apprenticeship qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering. Strong electrical engineering background with experience in design delivery. Experience working with machinery safety principles and BS EN (phone number removed). Proven knowledge of UK electrical regulations and electrical safety compliance. Experience using electrical CAD software such as: SolidWorks Electrical EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical Experience producing electrical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD. Understanding of configuration control and engineering change processes. Knowledge of electrical control panels and enclosure design. Strong communication and technical report writing skills.

Desirable Skills

BS 7671 18th Edition qualification. Knowledge of functional safety and process safety. Experience within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, scientific research, automation, manufacturing, or heavy engineering.

What's on Offer

Long-term contract through to March 2027. Opportunity to work on pioneering and technically challenging engineering projects. Collaborative and innovative working environment. Competitive hourly rates. Exposure to cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering teams. Please note: Candidates must be able to attend site in Culham 3 days per week. There is no flexibility on the onsite requirement or rate for this position.