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Electrical Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 09 March 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 April 2026
Location: Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Extension Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 599

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Summary

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to be based at their site in Newcastle on a permanent basis.

Culture and Company
Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.

The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll contribute to the full design lifecycle—concept development, detailed design, calculations, schematics, and documentation. You’ll work closely with Senior and Lead Engineers to produce high quality technical solutions that meet safety, project, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Produce electrical design deliverables including drawings, schematics, specifications, and supporting calculations.
• Develop robust technical solutions that meet project requirements across multidisciplinary inputs.
• Support the creation of functional design specifications and technical documentation.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure all work meets required standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with mechanical, hydraulic, and control engineering teams to achieve project objectives.

Key Requirements
• Experience working as an Electrical Design Engineer within a multi disciplinary engineering environment.
• Degree in Engineering (BEng/MEng) or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, standards, and engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN).
• Strong problem solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage workload effectively.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Electrical Design Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.

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