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Electrical Engineer in Reading

Job DescriptionElectrical EngineerReading £55,000£62,000 10% Bonus Hybrid (post-probation)Are you an Electrical Engineer with strong, practical knowledge of wiring standards and electrical compliance?Join a business that's tripled in size in 7 years and isn't stopping. Work under a leader known for genuine energy and passion.The RoleWe need an Electrical Engineer to ensure wiring, terminations, and conductor selection meet the right standards across manufacturing.Not your typical Electrical Engineer role. Less PCBAs and electronics. More about interpreting wiring standards and making compliance calls.You'll be the go-to Electrical Engineer for:Conductor sizing & cable specsSplicing & termination rulesInsulation & deratingIEC / BS/EN / UL / NFPA standardsWhat You'll BringWire & cable specs conductor material, AWG/mm, insulation, voltage & temp ratingsConductor types Tri-Rated, THHN/THWN, IEC/UL recognisedSizing & ampacity AWG vs mm, deratingSplicing rules compatibility, sizing, approved methodsTerminations crimps, ferrules, lugs, bolted joints, torqueEarthing/grounding & electrical protectionReading schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plansNice to have:Breaker/fuse & LV protection experienceHigh-mix manufacturing background (switchgear, busway, panel build)What You'll DoAs theElectrical Engineer, you'll:Approve wire/cable specs & conductor choicesReview splicing & termination methodsGuide teams on ampacity, derating & protectionCheck drawings/BOMs for complianceSupport NPI & design reviewsInvestigate electrical non-conformancesWhat's On Offer£55k£62k 10% bonusHybrid working (after probation)Real growth tripled in 7 yearsWork with a passionate, driven leaderWhy Join?A rare Electrical Engineer role focused on standards and compliance not just electronics. Real technical ownership from day one.Know your way around wiring regs and conductor standards? We want to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Engineer in Reading

Reading, UK
Full time

Published on 09/30/2026

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