Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Mollie's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Sheffield. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex systems, ensuring alignment with client specifications. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and must demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. The position offers flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and private medical insurance, making it an attractive package for prospective candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Payment of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a relevant qualification or 4 years’ experience in systems engineering/hardware or electrical design.
• Experience in low voltage & extra low voltage power distribution.
• Competent in designing and drawing schematics from scratch based on User Requirement Spec.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures, designs, and specifications to meet client requirements.
• Integrate subsystems and components to form a cohesive system.
• Execute system testing and validation activities to verify that systems meet specifications.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Electrical Design Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Sheffield. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of complex systems for various clients. Reporting to the Principal Hardware Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet project requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America, where our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all identified training both in-house and external, as required.
• Develop system architectures, designs, and detailed specifications to meet client requirements.
• Integrate various subsystems and components to form a cohesive system, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Execute system testing and validation activities to verify that systems meet design specifications and performance criteria.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans and operator manuals.
• Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications.
• Participate in technical discussions with the project teams and identify and resolve technical issues.
• Support commissioning at client sites.
• Support and specify procurement activities as required.
• Be actively involved in the manufacture, assembly and testing of bespoke systems.
• Suggest changes and improvements if opportunities arise.
• Engage in continuous learning to develop technical skills and knowledge relevant to system integration.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction with the delivered system.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, workshop and project management, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, procedures and protocols.
• Support the delivery of the project scope to company quality management system, process and procedures.
• Have base knowledge of client specific standards and international standards.
• Engage in quality and technical reviews.
• Assist with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of the post.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a relevant qualification or 4 years’ experience in systems engineering/hardware or electrical design or equivalent role.
• Experience in low voltage & extra low voltage power distribution. Ideally 400VAC with motor starters.
• Competent in designing & drawing schematics + general arrangements from scratch based on a User Requirement Spec
• Good understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Good knowledge of Software Packages relevant to the role of an Electrical Design Engineer i.e. AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity and experience with system integration processes, tools and technologies.
• A basic understanding of industry and company quality management systems, process and procedure.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and client interaction

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

Equality and Privacy

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page. Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.