Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical)

Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical)

Join a market leader in high -voltage substation protection and control equipment design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning. As Junior Lead Design Engineer (Electrical), you'll drive electrical design for customer orders—including protection/control panels—leading drawing production and supporting senior engineers in our expertise -rich team. Full training and apprenticeships provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead creation of As Manufactured Drawings from specifications: General Arrangements, Equipment Schedules, Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, and substation protection layouts
  

• Produce Work Orders and update Drawing Registers for seamless Production issue
  

• Assemble Drawing packs and conduct initial Wiring Diagram Checks (e.g., CT/VT, IEC 61850 schemes)
  

• Support Lead Electrical Engineers with design reviews, panel layouts, and commissioning prep
  

• Collaborate with shop floor on control panel assembly and testing processes
  

• Handle drawing administration and contribute to design process improvements
  

Qualifications & Skills:

Essential:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  

• Quick learner with strong attention to detail
  

• Deadline -driven with excellent time management
  

Desirable:

• Experience in manufacturing/utilities, especially substations or power protection
  

• AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD proficiency
  

• Knowledge of wiring standards, protection relays, or control systems
  

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
  

• Flexible working and early Friday finishes
  

• Long service awards + loyalty bonus
  

• Company sick pay + enhanced maternity
  

• On -site parking
  

• Perkbox discounts
  

• Training opportunities (internal/external)
  

• EarlyPay scheme