Electrical Design Engineer

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD seeks an experienced Design Engineer (Security Systems) to deliver end-to-end electrical and security design solutions across UK Transmission sites. Manage designs from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and client specifications.

Responsibilities include site surveys, design development for LV/ELV, CCTV/Access Control, AutoCAD/Amtech drawings, and design assurance reviews, with strong collaboration with project

Qualifications

• Detailed site surveys for Transmission sites and end-to-end design delivery.
• Experience with LV/ELV systems, AC/DC, UPS, and security systems (CCTV, Access Control).
• Preparation of technical schedules and design documentation, with Change Control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site surveys for Transmission sites.
• Develop concept and detailed design packages for Electrical and Security Systems.
• Produce drawings, block diagrams, SLDs, schematics in AutoCAD and Amtech; prepare RFI/TQ documents.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

IEng/CEng (or working towards)

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD 2D

Revit BIM

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Security Systems) to deliver end-to-end electrical and security design solutions across UK Electrical and Gas Transmission sites. You'll manage designs from concept through to commissioning and handover — ensuring full compliance with legislation, technical standards, and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site surveys for Transmission sites.
• Develop concept and detailed design packages for both Electrical (LV & ELV) and Security Systems.
• Prepare RFI/TQ documentation and manage Design Change Control processes.
• Produce drawings, block diagrams, SLDs, schematics, and schedules in AutoCAD and Amtech.
• Support HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance reviews, promoting hazard mitigation in design.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Construction, and Project Management teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Ensure full compliance with internal management systems, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Mandatory Experience

• Amtech or ElectricalOM design software.
• AutoCAD 2D and familiarity with BIM/Revit (or willingness to learn).
• Design of LV/ELV systems, AC/DC systems, UPS, and Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Security).
• Preparation of technical schedules and design documentation.

Desirable Experience

• Revit BIM experience.
• Hazardous Area Design (ATEX, IECEx, DSEAR).
• Prior UK Transmission Security Design experience (GT or ET).
• Hands-on EC&I installation background.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition (2382) & Level 4 Design and Verification (2396).
• Minimum HNC (preferably BEng) in Electrical Engineering.
• IEng/CEng (or working towards).
• National Grid Person (Substation) and EUSR SHEA Gas certifications.

Personal Qualities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).
• High attention to technical and design detail.
• Adaptable, professional, and safety-conscious.
• Motivated team player with leadership and mentoring capability.

Join Us

Be part of a team that delivers secure, sustainable, and technically robust electrical and security design solutions for critical UK infrastructure