Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

We are a leading Engineering and Construction company, known for delivering innovative solutions internationally. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. If you are passionate about electrical design and want to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this is an excellent opportunity for you to make a significant impact!

Job Description

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in producing comprehensive and innovative electrical designs, ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems into larger engineering projects. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to deliver technical solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Creation: Produce conceptual designs, detailed designs, integration/installation drawings, design specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for electrical engineering solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other design engineers to ensure the seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall project design.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all electrical design solutions meet safety, quality, technical, and commercial requirements.
• Third-Party Management: Manage third-party designers, ensuring their designs meet project requirements. Provide design support to installation and commissioning teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Design Reviews: Lead and participate in internal and external design review meetings, providing expertise and guidance on electrical design matters.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and overall business improvements within electrical design processes.
• Tenders & Budgets: Assist in preparing technical tenders and budgets, providing electrical design input to ensure accurate scope definition.
• Quotation Requests: Handle requests for quotations (RFQs) for specialist equipment related to electrical systems.
• BOM Production: Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical systems and components.

Skills and experience required

• Degree or higher education qualification (HNC/HND) in electrical engineering.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a mechanical and engineering design environment.
• Previous experience of integration of multiple services within containerised or modular builds advantageous.
• Proficient in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD, (experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems (such as ‘Trimble MEP’ / DIALux / Relux).
• The identification and rectification of defects encountered during operational service.
• Working knowledge of 18th Edition (amendment 2) wiring regulations.
• Experience in LPS and earthing systems.
• Experience in EMC and Tempest installations.
• Working knowledge of relevant BS / ISO standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet targets and work to deadlines.

Benefits

• Salary: starting from £42,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Pension Plan.
• UK and international travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Various salary sacrifice schemes and wellbeing platforms.