Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Electrical System Design Engineer
Job ID: 2394/7
Location: Redhill, Surrey 

Type: Permanent

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

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

Typically, this person will:

Work alongside engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings. The role demands a thorough understanding of relevant technical standards and electrical regulations, including BS7671 (18th Edition) wiring regulations and the Electricity at Work Act. The System Design Engineer will develop design concepts from first principles, prepare detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings, and ensure compliance with manufacturing techniques and material properties. They will take ownership of assigned tasks, making proactive decisions and managing priorities effectively to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity operating in a technical and regulatory-compliant environment.

Duties and responsibilities of the System Design Engineer:

• Produce high-quality electrical and mechanical design drawings in accordance with recognised drawing standards such as BS8888:2017.
• Ensure all designs comply with BS7671 (18th Edition) wiring regulations, the Electricity at Work Act, and relevant EU electrical safety directives.
• Develop detailed design concepts with strong engineering design skills and a good understanding of manufacturing techniques and material properties.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings adhering to ISO standards using a CAD tool of choice (candidate input on software selection welcomed).
• Create STEP files for customer/client transfer as required.
• Prepare Visio diagrams to support company-wide documentation needs.
• Apply expertise in the design and manufacture of electrical enclosures such as control panels and 19” racks.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, sub-contractors, suppliers, and external customers to ensure positive project outcomes.
• Take ownership of tasks and deliver outputs proactively and independently, prioritising work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Adapt to changing priorities and handle uncertainty within the scope of the role.

Qualifications and requirements for the System Design Engineer:

• Minimum qualification of HND, HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent relevant engineering certification.
• At least four years of experience producing electronic and mechanical drawings in significant quantities; ideally five years in electrical/systems design.
• Proficient user of CAD software such as AutoCAD; experience with electrical CAD tools (e.g., SEE Electrical or ETAP) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition) wiring regulations, EMC, and LVD standards is essential.
• Experience working within an electrical engineering regulatory environment for installations.
• Ability to produce a consistently high standard of work meeting or exceeding customer requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrable "can-do" mentality with resilience to manage workload under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Eligibility to hold SC Security Clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Competent with standard office applications and remote working tools.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.