Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Near Rochester, Kent

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with good CAD and engineering analysis skills, looking to make your mark in a niche and growing sector? If so, this Electrical Design Engineer job from Senex Recruitment, based near Rochester, Kent, offers you an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical team. You will be working on the development of complex products and technical solutions for engineering projects in critical infrastructure and utilities related sectors.

This is a varied role that will see you take designs from initial concept through to client delivery, combining first-principles engineering with practical problem solving, customer liaison, and hands-on testing. You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, offering plenty of scope to develop your career and technical expertise.

What you will do in this Electrical Design Engineer job As Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll work closely with the Design Manager and wider technical team to design, analyse, and deliver engineered solutions for the critical infrastructure and utilities related sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

Determining client and project specifications and objectives Performing engineering analysis and calculations Producing CAD drawings using Autodesk Inventor and supporting documentation Liaising with customers and suppliers on technical matters Supporting engineering trials and development testing Providing clear project updates to management Ensuring all designs comply with standards and company procedures What you’ll bring to this Electrical Design Engineer job This role is ideal for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys combining design, analysis, and customer interaction. You will have a strong technical background and the motivation to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

You should have:

A Degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline Strong knowledge of CAD modelling and drawing (open to all major CAD packages such as Inventor, Solidworks, Solidedge, CREO) Experience of engineering analysis and FEA modelling Good understanding of electrical principles and material science Excellent problem-solving ability and a creative, hands-on mindset Confidence in liaising with customers and suppliers A commercially aware, self-motivated approach Your Background The company is open to various levels of experience for this role. However, you will be focused on the design and development of electrical component and parts used in the company’s equipment. The product is designed for use in harsh environments and must be designed to the highest standard with extensive testing. Therefore you will be driven by producing exact and robust designs.

You may be a highly experienced engineer with a background in Utilities, Oil & Gas, or Subsea, seeking a stable and growing company to make your mark. Or you could be a recent graduate looking for your second or third role in a company that will help you develop your technical expertise. As long as you have a solid foundation in electrically-biased design—whether it’s working with conductors, insulation materials, or high-voltage connectors—the most important quality is your commitment to delivering exceptional, precise, and reliable designs.

What’s on offer from this Electrical Design Engineer job in Kent This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary, open for discussion depending on your skills and experience. Please note: any salary figures quoted on the Senex Recruitment website are intended as a guideline.

Also, due to the nature of the work you will be required on site daily at the offices based near Rochester in Kent, UK.

The package also includes:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Excellent Contributory pension scheme. Opportunities for specialist training and skills development. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.

Apply for this Electrical Design Engineer job in Kent now If you’re ready to take on a rewarding Electrical Design Engineer role within a growing business in the critical infrastructure and utilities-related sectors, then we’d love to hear from you.

So, apply today with Senex Recruitment to explore this opportunity near Rochester, Kent.

Additionally, to learn more about the role or to add a personal introduction to your application, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872