Electrical Design Engineer
Dartford
Contract
Negotiable
Manufacturing
CR/581275_1772121668
Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Kent
Employment Type: Contract - 6 Months
Working Pattern: Up to 3 days on-site per week
A leading food and beverage manufacturer based in Kent is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing operation, working across complex industrial systems and supporting both ongoing projects and day‑to‑day electrical design requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and update electrical schematic designs in line with project and site requirements.
- Ensure all designs comply with site standards, approved equipment lists, and industry regulations.
- Support hazardous area and intrinsic safety design activities.
- Produce, update, and issue redlined and as-built documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and provide limited CMMS input (training provided if required).
Background & Qualifications
- Experience within an industrial or process plant environment (essential).
- 18th Edition qualified (required).
- CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certification (preferred).
- Familiarity with IEC 60079-11 and IEC 60079-14 standards.
Technical Competencies
- Strong experience producing electrical wiring diagrams.
- Demonstrated ability to update electrical drawings and issue accurate as-built documentation.
- Capable of performing cable sizing based on:
- Motor kW
- Cable length
- Installation method
- Voltage drop
- Confident in selectingLV cables for:
- Motors
- VSDs
- Control systems
- Instrumentation
Tools & Software
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (required).
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical (preferred).
If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to contribute to a performing engineering team within the food and beverage sector, we would welcome your application.
To express interest or learn more, please apply above!