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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** J3a Recruitment
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Control Panels, Systems Integration
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42371033/

## About the Role

input to Sales * Identifying emerging technologies and improving internal processes * Supporting colleagues across the wider Engineering team The successful Electrical Design Engineer will ideally have experience in: * Hardware electrical design within a Systems Integration environment * MCCs incorporating DOL, ASD, Soft Start and VSD applications * Switchgear, control panels or LV distribution * AutoCAD Electrical * BS EN 61439 and BS EN 60204 * 18th Edition BS 7671 * Equipment specification, installation and commissioning What's on offer? * £40,000-£50,000 salary * Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service * Flexible and agile working opportunities * Comprehensive pension scheme * Private medical options * Structured training and career development * Paid membership to a relevant professional association * Share purchase and Cycle to Work schemes * Excellent long-term project pipeline If you're an Electrical Design Engineer looking for stability, exciting
projects and genuine career progression, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply to the position or message me directly for a confidential conversation - John Lycett. #ElectricalEngineering #ControlSystems #SystemsIntegration #MCC #LVDesign #AutoCADElectrical #EngineeringJobs #CoventryJobs #J3ARecruitment

## Description

Job DescriptionElectrical Design Engineer - Coventry 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. 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. 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. Your responsibilities will include: * Designing MCCs, switchgear, control panels and LV distribution systems * Producing electrical schematics, specifications, GA drawings and BOMs * Leading FATs and supporting commissioning and SAT activities * Working alongside Software Engineers to produce accurate FDS documentation * Supporting technical reviews and providing engineering


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