# Electrical Design Engineer

> Colloide · Limavady, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

**\*\*Sponsorship VISA not offered\*\*\***

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**Key Deliverables of the Role**

·        Safe, compliant and high-quality electrical, control and instrumentation (EICA) designs for our water, wastewater and energy products and schemes, delivered to programme and to budget.

·        Complete design information — electrical schematics, MCC and control panel general arrangements, cable schedules, I/O schedules, loop diagrams, instrument schedules, load and cable calculations, control philosophies and FDSs — produced and checked in line with the Quality Management System.

·        Electrical designs that meet applicable UK and EU safety and conformity requirements, with risk assessments and technical file content prepared to support CE/UKCA marking.

·        Plant built, installed and commissioned correctly, supported by effective liaison with panel builders, production, commissioning and site teams.

·        Continued personal technical development, contributing to the capability and standards of the design team.

**Job Purpose**

To deliver the electrical, control and instrumentation design of Colloide's products and schemes across the Water, Wastewater and Energy sectors — including district heating, chemical dosing and water and wastewater treatment technologies — ensuring every design is safe, compliant, high quality, and delivered to programme and budget, reporting to the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**

**EICA Design & Engineering**

You will carry out electrical design engineering work across our product range, including:

·        Electrical design of MCCs, control panels, power distribution and instrumentation systems from requirements definition through detailed design and production release.

·        Production of electrical schematics, panel GA drawings, termination diagrams, cable schedules, I/O schedules, loop diagrams and instrument schedules.

·        Electrical load calculations, cable sizing, protective device selection and discrimination studies.

·        Selection and specification of VSDs, soft starters, motor control gear, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and field devices.

·        Development of control philosophies and Functional Design Specifications (FDS), working with PLC/SCADA integrators to ensure correct implementation.

·        Hazardous area design and equipment selection, including DSEAR/ATEX zoning input and specification of Ex-rated equipment.

·        Development of risk assessments, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) and method statements, and contribution to HAZOP studies.

·        Preparation of FAT and SAT test documentation, and support for commissioning teams on site.

·        Site attendance for surveys, design reviews, FATs, installation and commissioning.

·        Liaison with panel builders, production, commissioning and construction teams to ensure plant is built, installed and commissioned correctly.

·        Building strong, professional client relationships and effective communication throughout project delivery.

**Systems, Quality & Continuous Improvement**

·        Develop electrical designs using electrical CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical), and manage design data within SolidWorks PDM.

·        Work within and follow the company's Quality Management System (ISO 9001), tracking and monitoring internal and external information exchanges.

·        Use Procore and other business management tools as required.

·        Identify and propose improvements to electrical design processes, standard details and standard panel designs.

**Regulatory & Legal Compliance**

Working with the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager, you will ensure designs meet their legal safety and conformity obligations across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the EU:

·        Design to BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), BS EN 60204-1 (Electrical Equipment of Machines) and BS EN 61439 (Low-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear Assemblies).

·        Apply the Low Voltage, EMC and ATEX requirements, and the electrical Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (EU and Northern Ireland) and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (Great Britain).

·        Apply functional safety standards (BS EN ISO 13849-1 / BS EN 62061) to safety-related control systems where required.

·        Design to client and water industry specifications, including WIMES, where specified.

·        Prepare electrical risk assessments and contribute to technical files, Declarations of Conformity/Incorporation and CE/UKCA marking.

·        Take account of CDM 2015 designer duties in design.

·        Review and mark up design information from subcontractors, panel builders and suppliers, providing redline comments as required.

**Project Delivery & Teamwork**

·        Work effectively as part of the Engineering Department to deliver high-quality products in line with customer expectations.

·        Deliver assigned design tasks in line with project programmes and priorities set by the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager.

·        Respond to technical queries and RFIs, and support the assessment of engineering change requests.

·        Participate in design reviews, lessons learned reviews, non-conformance management and root cause analysis.

·        Record time against projects accurately and report progress as required.

## Requirements

**Essential Criteria**

·        Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or HND/HNC in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related subject.

·        Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in an electrical design role.

·        Proficient in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or equivalent).

·        Working knowledge of BS 7671, BS EN 60204-1 and BS EN 61439.

·        Experience designing MCCs and control panels, including motor starters, VSDs and PLC I/O.

·        Ability to read and produce electrical schematics, P&IDs and loop diagrams.

·        Flexibility and adaptability; the role involves travel, mainly within the UK and Ireland.

·        Full current driving licence and access to a car.

·        Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

**Desirable Criteria**

·        Experience in the water, wastewater or district heating industries.

·        Knowledge of WIMES and water company EICA specifications.

·        Knowledge of hazardous area design (DSEAR/ATEX, BS EN 60079); CompEx certification.

·        Experience of PLC/SCADA systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and FDS preparation.

·        Knowledge of functional safety (BS EN ISO 13849-1 / BS EN 62061).

·        Experience of SolidWorks Electrical or SolidWorks PDM.

·        18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.

·        Working towards professional registration (IEng/CEng).

## Benefits

Private Health Care Scheme

Hybrid working

Length of service awards

Uniform

Free on site parking

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