Electrical Design Engineer

Selwood Limited; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pump rental solutions company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for various projects. The role involves preparing detailed specifications, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a strong background in electrical design software. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Medicash Scheme

Bupa Private Medical

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Employee assistance programme

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Design Engineer with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems ensuring compliance.
• Prepare electrical design calculations and specifications.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design software proficiency

Risk assessments

Communication and teamwork

Electrical codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical OM

Job description

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year's success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

About The Role

Due to business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for the new role of Electrical Design Engineer, based out of our Chandlers Ford site. As Electrical Design Engineer you'll be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems and solutions for a variety of projects, ensuring that they meet both functional requirements and safety standards, regulations, and project requirements.

You'll collaborate closely with the solutions team, project managers, and project delivery team to deliver high-quality electrical designs within budget and schedule.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical design calculations, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEE, IEC, BS standards).
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical systems during all project phases, from concept through to build and commissioning.
• Review project plans, specifications, and proposals to ensure compliance with electrical system design standards.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Solutions, BIM Team, and Project Managers, to integrate electrical systems with Selwood projects.
• Ensure all electrical designs adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct electrical load calculations and fault analysis to ensure system safety and reliability.
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential electrical hazards and design mitigating solutions.
• Work with the commissioning team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues during the testing phase.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical designs, changes, and approvals.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and clients.
• Provide regular progress updates and technical reports to the project team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, with a strong portfolio of successfully completed electrical designs.
• Experience with electrical system design.
• Strong understanding of electrical design software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Electrical OM or similar tools.
• Ability to perform risk assessments and safety evaluations.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IEE Wiring Regulations, IEC standards, etc.)
• Familiarity with electrical design calculations, such as fault level calculations, cable sizing, and protection coordination.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
• Bupa Private Medical at Single level
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
• 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
• Support for development and training
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee referral scheme

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments