Senior Design Engineer

  • TRS Staffing Solutions
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • Feb 24, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the lead on technically challenging and high impact projects? We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering function, driving the design and delivery of control panels, MCCs and automation systems for a wide range of industrial applications. This role is based in the Hampshire area.

In this key role, you'll take ownership of complex design work, provide technical leadership, and play a pivotal part in ensuring our solutions are safe, compliant, innovative, and cost effective.

Experience
  • Leading the design and development of electrical control panels, MCCs and automation systems from concept to manufacture.
  • Producing and reviewing detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and layouts.
  • Verifying design integrity through testing and design verification processes.
  • Ensuring all designs meet client specifications, functional requirements and BS EN 61439 2:2021.
  • Selecting and specifying electrical components with consideration of performance, compliance and value.
  • Supporting manufacturing teams, resolving design queries, and providing technical input during FAT, SAT and commissioning.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous process and design improvement.
  • Staying current with new standards, technologies and industry trends.
Qualifications
  • Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong practical knowledge of LV control panel and MCC design.
  • Solid understanding of BS EN 61439 2:2021.
  • Experience supporting panel build, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Ability to interpret specifications and deliver custom, compliant solutions.
  • Experience leading or mentoring within a design environment.
  • Hands on experience with automation systems or intelligent MCCs.
Desirable
  • Advanced CAD capability (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis.E).
  • Experience with PLC based control and industrial communication systems.
  • Manufacturer or industry training in MCC or automation technologies.
  • Further qualifications in electrical power, automation or systems engineering.
  • Project or engineering management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APMP).