Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Abingdon (Hybrid : 3 days onsite)
Contract to March 2027 | £55/hr Umbrella (£40.08 PAYE)
IR35: Inside IR35 only

Role

Opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support complex engineering projects, delivering designs from concept to detailed stage across major systems.

What You’ll Do

• Accountable for supporting design work on major fusion sub-systems, from concept through to detailed design on enhancement programs for facilities as well as for future fusion devices.
• Accountable for design aspects relating to all assigned systems / components including repair, replacement or upgrade activities.
• Deliver electrical designs, upgrades, and modifications.
• Produce technical documentation (drawings, BoMs, cable schedules).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Support design validation and collaborate with wider teams.
• Apply design for manufacture and value engineering principles.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering background with Control & Instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of UK/EU electrical standards (incl. BS EN 60204-1)
• Solid Works (Electrical) CAD experience
• Strong design, technical documentation, and communication skills
• Relevant qualification (Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Proficient in the knowledge and application of recognised drawing standards and BS EN 61082 in particular

Desirable

• BS 7671 (18th Edition)
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical (currently used), EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical

BPSS clearance will be required

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.