Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Cambridge Full-Time 45000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative low-carbon electrical systems and collaborate on exciting renewable energy projects.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm dedicated to sustainability and decarbonisation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, career progression, and support for professional accreditation.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years in M&E consultancy, strong LV design knowledge, and AutoCAD experience.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.

Ready to Lead the Future of Low–Carbon Electrical Design?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong building services or electrical design background who wants to move into the rapidly expanding low–carbon and renewable energy sector.

My client are looking for ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK.

The Role

  • Solar PV systems
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Energy centres and heat networks
  • LV and HV distribution systems
  • Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes

Working alongside mechanical, civil, structural and specialist engineers, you'll contribute across all RIBA design stages while gaining exposure to cutting–edge sustainable infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation
  • Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments
  • Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing
  • Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery
  • Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support
  • Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Supporting sustainability and low–carbon design strategies
  • Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years' experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy
  • Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution design
  • Experience using Auto CAD and industry–standard design software
  • Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations Experience working through RIBA design stages
  • Strong communication and client–facing skills
  • Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions

Desirable Experience

  • Solar PV or renewable energy design
  • HV design exposure
  • Revit/Navisworks experience
  • Battery storage or heat pump projects
  • DNO applications
  • Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status

What's on Offer?

  • Salary between GBP45,000 – GBP50,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Exposure to high–profile renewable and decarbonisation projects
  • Career progression within a rapidly growing engineering function
  • Support towards professional accreditation
  • Collaborative and forward–thinking environment
  • Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Electrical Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business.

You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.

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Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge employer: CIBSE Journal

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. With a hybrid working model and the chance to contribute to impactful utility-scale projects, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.

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We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge

Electrical Design
Building Services Engineering
Low-Carbon Design
Renewable Energy Systems
Solar PV Systems
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
LV and HV Distribution Systems