Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial)
Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial) at Ernest Gordon Recruitment, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, paying £50,000 - £58,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £50,000 - £58,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
About 10% above the going rate for electrical engineer
Reference 640805640763346828
About the role
Electrical Design Engineer (Industrial)
£50,000 - £58,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Hybrid + Company Bonus
Wakefield- Hybrid
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer from an industrial background looking to join a specialist manufacturer offering technically varied projects, hybrid working, a company bonus and clear opportunities for training and career progression?
Established in the 1980s, this specialist engineering company designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke acoustic enclosures, canopies and noise-control solutions for power generation and industrial equipment. The company works with OEMs, EPC contractors and end clients across power generation, oil & gas, marine and industrial sectors, delivering both standard and fully engineered electrical and control packages.
In this role, you will be responsible for the electrical design of enclosures, control panels and associated packages, working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement and Quality teams. You will produce electrical drawings and schematics, specify components and cables, complete calculations, interpret customer specifications and provide technical support through panel build, FAT, commissioning and occasional site visits.
This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer with experience within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar environments, looking to take ownership of technically varied projects and work across the full design and manufacturing lifecycle.
The Role:
Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and cable schedules
Design electrical systems for control panels, generator enclosures and associated equipment
Specify cables, protection devices and electrical components
Complete cable and lighting calculations using Amtech, Dialux or similar
Design containment, cable entry, gland plates and termination arrangements
Interpret customer specifications, electrical design basis and hazardous area documentation
Ensure designs meet relevant BS and IEC standards, including BS 7671
Work with Production, Procurement, Quality and Mechanical Engineering to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
Provide technical support during panel build, FAT, commissioning and fault finding
Liaise with customers, suppliers and consultants on technical queries and design changes
The Person:
Experience in electrical design within industrial, power generation, marine, oil & gas or similar
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar
Full UK driving licence
Reference: BBBH27361A
Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Design, Electrical Systems, Control Panels, Power Generation, Industrial, Marine, Oil & Gas, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, BS7671, IEC, Wakefield, Yorkshire, Leeds, Bradford, Heckmondwike, Huddersfield
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Reference: 640805640763346828 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Ernest Gordon Recruitment
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