Associate Electrical Design Engineer

GR Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GR Associates in Greater London is seeking an electrical engineer to support the delivery of electrical building services across a variety of projects. You will work closely with senior engineers, main contractors, developers and architects to develop designs from concept through construction within a consultancy environment.

The role focuses on electrical design, calculations and coordination within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to progress and pursue professional registration

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services engineering.
• Experience in a building services consultancy or contractor design team.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles for buildings.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Progress towards professional registration with CIBSE or IET.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of electrical building services from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake electrical calculations, assessments and technical studies.
• Produce and review electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and design documentation.
• Carry out electrical load assessments, cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations and fault-level calculations.
• Assist with lighting calculations and lighting design.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical and other building services disciplines.
• Attend design meetings and contribute to technical discussions with clients and project teams.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Electrical calculations

Building services teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical/Building Services

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

My client is an established multi - disciplinary consutancy with offices throughout the UK. Working on a variety of projects, of which maynt are repeat business. The client offer a hybrid working package and excellent benefits.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of electrical engineering designs across a range of building projects, working closely with senior engineers, main contractors, developers, architects, contractors and other design disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical skills, take increasing responsibility for projects and progress their career within a consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake electrical calculations, assessments and technical studies.
• Produce and review electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and design documentation.
• Carry out electrical load assessments, cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations and fault-level calculations.
• Assist with lighting calculations and lighting design.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical and other building services disciplines.
• Attend design meetings and contribute to technical discussions with clients and project teams.

Technical Requirements

• Electrical distribution and LV systems
• Lighting and emergency lighting design
• Small power systems
• Electrical containment and cable management
• Earthing and bonding
• Fire alarm and life-safety systems
• Electrical load calculations
• Cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations
• Fault-level and discrimination studies
• Building services coordination
• Relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidanceBIM and CAD-based design environments

Experience with software such as Amtech, Dialux or Relux or similar design packages would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a building services consultancy, contractor design team or similar environment.
• Good understanding of electrical design principles and their application to buildings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Working towards, or an interest in achieving, professional registration with CIBSE, IET or an equivalent professional body.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a practical and commercially aware electrical engineer already at Associate or Principal level, who already has a solid foundation in building services design and is ready to take the next step in their career