Junior Electrical Project Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Cookstown
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electrical Engineering Project Engineering CAD Control Panel Design Engineering Design Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Junior Electrical Project Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Cookstown

Job Type: Full Time

About Us:

[Employer hidden] is a dynamic and growing organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a leading provider of electric motors, drives, gearboxes, industrial electrical LV & HV contracting, switchboard and control panel building, electrical design, specification, power generation, and engineering solutions across Northern Ireland and beyond.

We are currently seeking a Junior Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop their skills within a supportive and experienced engineering environment.

Job Description

Working alongside experienced [Employer hidden] electrical engineering staff, the Junior Electrical Project Engineer will support the delivery of control panel designs for construction and supply to customers throughout the UK & Europe. The role involves assisting with control panel design activities and liaising with the production department to ensure panels are manufactured in line with customer specifications and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the rollout of electrical engineering works by liaising with management, site lead engineers, and customers.
  • Assisting with the coordination of installation standards, personnel, budgets, and project schedules.
  • Helping to prepare method statements and documentation to ensure works are completed safely and in line with regulations.
  • Gaining experience working both on-site and from head office.
  • Assisting with project valuations and tracking variations on ongoing projects.
  • Supporting the management of as-fitted drawings and handover documentation for clients.

Essential

  • Successful completion of, or working towards, a MEng / BEng / BSc / HNC / HND qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Building Services Design, or related disciplines.
  • A full driving licence or working towards obtaining one.
  • A strong willingness to learn, develop technical and project engineering skills, and grow within a fast-paced engineering company.

Desirable

  • Any placement, internship, or graduate experience in a similar engineering role.
  • Basic knowledge or experience using CAD software.

Place of Work

  • Based at [Employer hidden] Head Office, Cookstown, Northern Ireland.
  • The role will involve visiting client sites as required.

Working Hours

  • 38 to 42 hours per week.
  • Monday to Friday.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Fully Paid Private Healthcare for Yourself, Partner & Children.
  • Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Structured training and opportunities for career progression.

Salary

Paid Weekly.

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Frequency of Payment

Weekly.

Employment Type

Full Time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to [contact hidden]. Alternatively, you can complete the [Employer hidden] application forms and employee monitoring questionnaires and return them via email to [contact hidden].

Closing Date

Monday 9th February 2026

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