Design Engineer

Application Design Engineer – MV / HV Power Distribution Location: Leeds – Hybrid Salary: £45,000+ DOE + Flexitime + Overtime + Retention Bonus + Permanent Benefits Want to build a career designing the equipment at the heart of the UK's electrical infrastructure? An opportunity has opened with a global electrical manufacturer specialising in MV/HV switchgear, protection & power distribution equipment, joining an established engineering team in Leeds. This isn't a role where you'll be expected to arrive knowing every product inside out. We're looking for engineers with a strong electrical foundation who want to develop specialist knowledge within switchgear design & application engineering. You'll work on the technical development of MV power distribution projects, taking customer requirements & translating them into practical engineered solutions across switchgear, protection & control systems, substations & associated distribution equipment. The Role Develop technical designs & application solutions for MV/HV power distribution equipment Produce & review single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, equipment configurations & technical documentation Work with MV switchgear, circuit breakers, protection relays, CT/VT arrangements & control systems Interpret customer specifications & translate requirements into engineered solutions Support tendering & commercial teams with technical input during bid stages Provide engineering support throughout project delivery, manufacturing & testing Work closely with customers, project engineers, manufacturing & wider engineering teams Ensure designs meet relevant technical standards, specifications & project requirements Develop specialist product knowledge with structured support from experienced engineers Who We're Looking For We're open to engineers coming from several different routes, including: Electrical Design / Application Engineering Switchgear or switchboard design MV/HV engineering Protection & Control Electrical Project Engineering Commissioning / Testing Tendering / Proposals Engineering Electrical engineering graduates with relevant power systems knowledge Previous switchgear experience would be highly beneficial, but isn't essential for every applicant. For a graduate or early-career Electrical Engineer, this is an opportunity to move into a specialist design environment & develop hands-on knowledge of MV switchgear, protection, control & power distribution systems with the backing of a major global manufacturer. For an experienced engineer, it offers the opportunity to move away from predominantly site-based work & apply your technical knowledge within a more design, product & project-focused position. Sponsorship not available