At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative electrical and security designs for UK Transmission sites.
- Company: Join a leading firm focused on secure and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with mentoring opportunities for junior engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with design software and a background in electrical engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Our client are seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Security Systems) to deliver end-to-end electrical and security design solutions across UK Electrical and Gas Transmission sites.
You’ll manage designs from concept through to commissioning and handover — ensuring full compliance with legislation, technical standards, and client specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed site surveys for Transmission sites.
- Develop concept and detailed design packages for both Electrical (LV & ELV) and Security Systems.
- Prepare RFI/TQ documentation and manage Design Change Control processes.
- Produce drawings, block diagrams, SLDs, schematics, and schedules in Auto CAD and Amtech.
- Support HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance reviews, promoting hazard mitigation in design.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Construction, and Project Management teams.
- Mentor and support junior engineers.
- Ensure full compliance with internal management systems, safety, quality, and environmental standards. Mandatory Experience
- Amtech or Electrical OM design software.
- Auto CAD 2D and familiarity with BIM/Revit (or willingness to learn).
- Design of LV/ELV systems, AC/DC systems, UPS, and Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Security).
- Preparation of technical schedules and design documentation. Desirable Experience
- Revit BIM experience.
- Hazardous Area Design (ATEX, IECEx, DSEAR).
- Prior UK Transmission Security Design experience (GT or ET).
- Hands-on EC&I installation background. Qualifications
- 18th Edition (2382) & Level 4 Design and Verification (2396).
- Minimum HNC (preferably BEng) in Electrical Engineering.
- IEng/CEng (or working towards).
- National Grid Person (Substation) and EUSR SHEA Gas certifications. Personal Qualities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal).
- High attention to technical and design detail.
- Adaptable, professional, and safety-conscious.
- Motivated team player with leadership and mentoring capability.
Join Us Be part of a team that delivers secure, sustainable, and technically robust electrical and security design solutions for critical UK infrastructure. #MLIND Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Free parking Work Location: In person Design Engineer jobs in Matfen
Design Engineer- Remote in Birmingham employer: AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD
Join a dynamic team where creativity meets strategy in the heart of the construction and civils engineering sector. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to enhance their skills through training and development programmes. With a focus on digital marketing excellence, we provide a supportive environment that encourages you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant location.
