Electrical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support a water infrastructure programme in Birmingham. The role involves producing and reviewing electrical designs, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and working collaboratively with project teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in LV systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. This is a hybrid contract position with a strong potential to extend.

Qualifications

• Experience with LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and client specifications accurately.
• Familiarity with project, mechanical, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical designs for various systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Support electrical calculations and QA reviews.

Skills

Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities

Knowledge of BS/BS EN standards

Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

ECS card

18th Edition desirable

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: BBBH(phone number removed)

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