Electrical Design Engineer

Portsmouth
4 weeks ago
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Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Job ID: 1799/59

Location: Hampshire

Rate/Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Type: Permanent

Benefits:  

Van, Mobile, Laptop

Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.

Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

Company Van and laptop

Enhanced holiday

Gym and fitness privileges

Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services

Employee retail discount schemes  

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a few permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: (Electrical Design Engineer)

Typically, as an Electrical Design Engineer plays a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality electrical solutions for critical power applications. This position requires expertise in power distribution, backup systems, and electrical infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency in mission-critical environments such as data centres, healthcare facilities, industrial operations, and emergency power systems.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the (Electrical Design Engineer)

Technical:

Design electrical systems, including control panels, generator controllers, UPS, and electrical distribution.

Support both LV and HV applications, ensuring compliance with BS7671 and CDM regulations.

Create and manage electrical schematics using CAD software.

Ensure designs meet industry standards and project requirements.

Conduct FAT/SAT testing and on-site commissioning.

Provide technical support and troubleshooting.

Plan and schedule design projects to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Manage scope changes and identify potential profit opportunities.

Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals and maintain high-quality standards.

Qualifications and requirements for the (Electrical Design Engineer)

A Degree in Electrical engineering or ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Strong IT and CAD proficiency.

Experience in electrical design, switchgear, and control panels; PLC programming is a plus.

Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

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