Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stone, ST15 0LT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job title: Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Benefits Package: Package available

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire

Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

- Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business

- You will be responsible for producing high quality secondary systems designs, hardware solutions, and LV electrical engineering deliverables. Working closely with Lead Engineers and Project Managers, you will contribute throughout the full project lifecycle-from concept through detailed design, manufacture, testing, and site implementation.

- This role requires strong technical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within multi disciplinary teams. You will play an important part in delivering safety critical infrastructure projects and developing engineering standards within the business.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or significant relevant industry experience.

Technical Expertise

- Strong experience in producing engineering drawings using E Plan, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent.

- Proven experience delivering hardware, secondary systems, or LV design for high voltage substation environments (132kV, 275kV, 400kV).

Demonstrable capability in:

- Protection & Control panel design

- LVAC/DC systems, batteries, UPS arrangements

- Control & instrumentation wiring, marshalling, cabinet designs

- SLDs, KLDs, bay diagrams

- Good understanding of transmission level plant interfaces (CBs, CTs, VTs/CVTs, disconnectors, transformers).

- Understanding of tele protection, intertrip schemes, and network communications.

- Working knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation communication architectures.

Design, Delivery & Communication

- Ability to produce accurate, quality designs and documentation with minimal supervision.

- Experience delivering designs through multiple project stages.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

UK National Security Vetting Status - BPSS Required for this role

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Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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