Electrical Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid contract role in Birmingham. Candidates should have experience with LV systems and control panels, and be familiar with UK wiring regulations. The role focuses on delivering electrical designs for water infrastructure projects with potential for contract extension. Competitive rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects.
• Knowledge of UK wiring regulations.
• Able to work with project and mechanical teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels.
• Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES.
• Support electrical calculations, QA reviews, and FAT/SAT activities.

Skills

Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities

Strong knowledge of BS/BS EN standards

Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical

Interpreting P&IDs and equipment lists

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

ECS card

18th Edition

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract

Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * Dec/Jan Start
Rate: Highly Competitive

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands‑on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery‑focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend.

The Role

• Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists
• Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards
• Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities
• Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages

The Person

• Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV systems
• Strong knowledge of BS/BS EN standards and UK wiring regulations
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical; ETAP/EPLAN desirable
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); ECS card; 18th Edition desirable
• Able to interpret P&IDs, equipment lists and client specifications accurately

Ref: BBBH265843

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent positions. Rates advertised reflect the bracket available; actual pay depends on experience and qualifications. We welcome all suitable applicants.

Key Locations

• Birmingham
• Coventry
• Wolverhampton
• Derby
• Leicester
• Nottingham
• Solihull
• Walsall
• Dudley
• West Bromwich
• Tamworth
• Rugby
• Burton
• Worcester
• Telford