Electrical Project Engineer

Overview

In this role, you drive the electrical design and delivery of safety-critical material handling systems within a multidisciplinary team. You collaborate with engineers, customers and suppliers to produce compliant, cost-effective electrical solutions and ensure timely project delivery. You will develop electrical documentation, support procurement and installation, and maintain quality records to support successful handovers. This position offers growth in a global engineering community and a chance to shape complex automation projects in airports and logistics.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife wellbeing membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Achievers – Employee Recognition Platform

Responsibilities

• Support safety-first culture and embed health and safety into designs
• Contribute to feasibility assessments with the Project Leader Engineering
• Plan electrical activities, deliverables and timelines with the project team
• Design complete electrical installations (power distribution, control cabinets, field wiring, supports)
• Produce electrical schematics, calculations, and documentation for manufacturing, installation and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Support site teams and subcontractors with guidance and issue resolution
• Continuously develop skills and contribute to process improvements

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related discipline
• Understanding of electrical power distribution and control systems
• Experience in electrical design for industrial or low-voltage installations
• Knowledge of automated material handling, airport or industrial automation systems advantageous
• Familiarity with EPLAN and/or AutoCAD (training provided)
• Awareness of industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i or similar)
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and safety requirements (Machinery Directive beneficial)
• Interest in working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Structured problem-solving approach with attention to quality
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Openness to learning, feedback and continuous improvement

• Communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Electrical design
• Electrical calculations
• Electrical schematics

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