Engineer - Electrical

When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you’ll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high‑performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation’s critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer will be tasked with designing, building, testing, developing and creating the installation and maintenance methods for products, structures, systems or processes associated with Electrical Power systems. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ and to visit UK based Rail sites on an ad‑hoc basis.

What you’ll do:

• Develop electrical designs and detailed technical plans, schematics, and installation instructions.
• Take concepts from initial design through to implementation, including production and site installation.
• Design electrical distribution and power systems, including AC/DC, UPS, battery systems, circuits, and cabling.
• Apply mathematical and scientific principles to create real‑world, workable solutions to engineering challenges.
• Conduct site surveys to assess infrastructure and ensure designs are practical and compliant.
• Produce technical reports and regulatory documentation to demonstrate compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, site staff, and project managers to support project delivery.

Who you are:

• You are a qualified Electrical Engineer with experience in designing and delivering electrical power systems.
• You take ideas from concept to installation, producing clear technical plans, reports, and instructions.
• You are confident working with multi‑disciplinary teams and on‑site surveys, and you have a practical, problem‑solving approach to electrical design.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum HND/BEng Degree level of education, or equivalent experience in a relevant sector.
• Proven experience in a past or current Electrical Engineering role.
• Competent all‑round verbal and written communication skills.
• Applying problem‑solving and engineering principles to practical solutions.
• Working effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams and site staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Flexibility to travel when needed.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on‑going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and be empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.