Graduate Design Engineer (Control Panels)

Graduate Design Engineer (Control Panels)

-28,000 - -35,000 + Overtime + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Newbury - Office Based

Are you a Graduate Electrical Engineer or Junior Design Engineer with AutoCAD, DraftSight, or EPLAN experience, looking to kickstart your career within a growing engineering business that will provide full training, hands-on project exposure, and long-term progression opportunities?

This well-established UK engineering company designs and builds bespoke electrical control and automation systems for industrial applications. Supplying into manufacturing, process, and infrastructure sectors, they deliver high-quality control panels incorporating PLCs, motor control, and automation technology. Projects range from one-off builds to complex, multi-panel systems supporting large-scale operations. Known for technical expertise and consistent delivery, the business continues to grow across a diverse industrial client base.

In this role, you will support the design and delivery of electrical control panel projects, assisting in the production of electrical schematics and technical documentation using EPLAN Electric P8, DraftSight, or similar CAD software. You will work closely with experienced engineers and workshop teams, gaining exposure across the full project lifecycle from initial design through to testing and commissioning.

This role would suit a Graduate Electrical Engineer or Junior Design Engineer looking to develop technical expertise within control panel design and automation systems while working on a wide variety of bespoke engineering projects.

The Role:

• Assist in the design of electrical control panels to customer and industry standards

• Produce electrical schematics and technical documentation using EPLAN, DraftSight, or similar CAD software

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Work closely with senior engineers, workshop teams, and project stakeholders

• Provide technical support across ongoing engineering projects

The Person:

• Degree, HND, HNC, or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or similar

• Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, or control panels

• Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD, DraftSight, or similar CAD software

• Keen to learn and develop within an engineering environment

• Full UK Driving Licence

Reference: BBBH25166D

Graduate, Junior, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Control Panels, Panel Design, EPLAN, DraftSight, AutoCAD, PLC, Automation, MCC, Schematics, Electrical Design, Wiring Diagrams, Newbury, Reading, Berkshire, Basingstoke

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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