Electrical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Arnold; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Cycle to work

Training & development

Public transport access

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing building services team. You will assist in LV distribution, lighting, small power, fire and security systems across multiple sectors, supporting from feasibility to detailed designs.

You will receive training on Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD, gaining hands-on experience in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers and BIM technicians.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• City & Guilds apprenticeship option accepted
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn electrical design software

Responsibilities

• Design, size and select electrical systems using calculation software
• Produce 2D/3D models, drawings, specifications and reports
• Prepare load calculations and utility connection applications
• Incorporate sustainable technologies into electrical designs
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines
• Work to British Standards and Building Regulations
• Attend client and project meetings
• Support feasibility studies and site surveys

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

City & Guilds apprenticeship

Tools

Amtech

Relux

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Junior Electrical Design Engineer

£28,000 - £35,000 | Full-time | 33 Days Holiday | Healthcare | Pension

Benefits

• £28,000 - £35,000 salary
• 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 statutory)
• Healthcare scheme
• Life & critical illness cover
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training and professional development
• Accessible office with excellent public transport links
• Regular team socials and events

The Role

An established building services consultancy is looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer looking to build a long‑term career in building services, working alongside experienced electrical and mechanical engineers and Revit technicians.

You will will work across a range of sectors, supporting projects from feasibility through to detailed, coordinated designs across RIBA Stages 0-5. The work will focus on electrical building services including LV distribution, lighting, small power, fire and security systems.

As a Junior Electrical Design Engineer will receive training on industry software including Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD, while gaining hands‑on experience within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, size and select electrical systems using calculation software
• Produce 2D/3D models, drawings, specifications and reports
• Prepare load calculations and utility connection applications
• Incorporate sustainable technologies into electrical designs
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines
• Work to British Standards and Building Regulations
• Attend client and project meetings
• Support feasibility studies and site surveys

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, equivalent qualification, or apprenticeship-trained electrician with City & Guilds
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Willingness to learn design software such as Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail
• A genuine interest in developing a career as an Electrical Design Engineer