Design Engineer - Electrical

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Hindley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of power solutions is seeking a Design Engineer to create and optimise UPS and standby power system designs. The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, conduct site assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 and benefits including a company pension scheme, life insurance, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of designing UPS and standby power systems.
• Experience with power generation or electrical distribution equipment.
• Membership of a professional body such as IET is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer UPS systems to meet client requirements.
• Conduct site surveys to define project scopes.
• Create technical proposals, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable standards.
• Provide technical support during installation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis tools

Load flow analysis software

Job description

aJob Title: Design Engineer - Industrial UPS & Standby Power Systems

Location: Wigan

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + Benefits

Overview

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a background in industrial UPS and standby power systems? Do you want to contribute to high-impact projects within the utilities sector, particularly supporting substation applications? If so, this could be your ideal next role.

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf a leading provider of critical power solutions. Established for over 3-yrs, they specialise in the design, manufacture, and delivery of high-performance UPS systems and standby power infrastructure for blue-chip commercial clients and utility companies, and DNO's across the UK.

With a strong reputation for technical innovation and reliability, they are growing and looking to expand their design team with a experienced and proactive Design Engineer.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for creating and optimising bespoke UPS and standby power system designs tailored to client requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. The role includes technical specification, site assessments, and supporting implementation alongside the wider engineering and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer UPS/standby power systems to meet client requirements.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to define project scopes.
• Select components, perform system sizing, and develop system configurations.
• Create technical proposals, drawings, BOMs, and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with sales, project managers, and field technicians during delivery.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable standards (IEC, BS, EN).
• Provide technical support throughout installation and commissioning.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and innovations in UPS systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience designing UPS and standby power systems (advantageous)
• Experience of design power generation or electrical distribution equipment and enclosures (essential)
• Transferrable skills would be switchgear, generators, back up power.
• Knowledge of batteries, inverters, rectifiers, ATS, and associated hardware.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools (load flow, voltage drop, etc).
• Understanding of utility/substation and DNO's is highly advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Membership of a professional body such as IET (desirable).

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme (4% employer / 5% employee)
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company sick pay scheme

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering business at the forefront of reliable power systems in the UK, working on challenging and rewarding utility infrastructure projects