Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

A growing engineering business is expanding its in-house controls capability following the successful delivery of two major infrastructure projects. Having entered the full-machine build space for the first time, the company has already successfully delivered two major multi-million-pound projects.

With strong project momentum and a clear pipeline ahead, the next phase is to bring electrical design fully in-house - and this role will support that journey as part of a developing team.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer

£28-35k + Pension, HealthPlan, Paid Commute

Yorkshire

Ref: 25368

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Role:

• Supporting electrical design for control systems (assisting with full drawing packages for manufacture)
• Working on large-scale infrastructure and automation projects
• Assisting with site surveys for refurbishment projects (with support)
• Collaborating with panel builders, senior engineers, and electrical contractors
• Opportunity to gain exposure to commissioning activities (optional and supported)

This is a development-focused role where you will be mentored by experienced engineers and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills grow.

Graduate/Junior Electrical Design Engineer - The Person:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
•  0–2 years’ experience (including placements or internships)
• Some exposure to electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN – training provided)
• Interest in control systems / automation
• Willingness to learn, adaptable, and proactive
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

PLC knowledge or programming exposure would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is a supportive, down-to-earth engineering team with a genuinely positive working culture, offering structured development and the chance to grow within a department being built from the ground up.

•  Hybrid working (typically 3 days in office, flexible depending on workload)
•  40-hour week with flexitime
•  25 days holiday + bank holidays
•  4% pension contribution
•  Healthcare support
•  Travel expenses covered on office days

If you’re a graduate or early-career engineer looking to build your skills in electrical design and work on large-scale infrastructure projects — this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a hands-on, supportive environment.

Located in West Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Bradford, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Halifax and Doncaster.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke