System Design Engineer

  • Shorterm Group
  • Redhill, Surrey
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer Salary Dependant on experience We are looking for a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer for a world leading Maritime system company As a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer you will be working alongside integrator engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings. This role is based in Redhill, Surrey. A minimum qualification HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, along with provenknowledge of and adherence to EU directives electrical safety and compliance. Experienced in electrical / systems design desirable. Experience in electrical engineering regulatory environment for electrical installationsincluding BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act.advantageous Proficient in the use of recognised drawing standards, including Knowledge of BS Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required for both EMC and LVD Ability to develop design concepts from first principles with proven engineering designskills and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties. Knowledge of electrical enclosure (control panels and 19" racks) manufacturingtechniques. Ability to produce high quality drawings (2D and 3D) using a CAD tool of choiceto ISO standards. Production of STEP files for transfer to customer/clients as required. Able to take a rough mechanical design and turn into a refined drawing outputs. Ability to produce Visio drawings as required to assist with other company needs. Experienced user of a CAD package such as AutoCAD. Ideally experience of an ElectricalCAD package e.g. SEE Electrical / ETAP. Taking ownership and seeing through to completion. Judgement required to ensure correct priority level is attached to work commitments.Experience/Skills/Qualifications of a System Design Engineer /CAD Design Engineer Experience in production of electronic and mechanical drawings ata significant quantity. Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problemsusing own judgement, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results. Must hold, or have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance - Full UK passport holder The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer'srequirements. Must be able to to Travel and work in Redhill