Electrical Design Engineer

Connected Kerb; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle infrastructure firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop high-quality electrical designs and schematics that meet regulatory and customer standards. This role involves collaboration across teams and ensuring adherence to safety practices while contributing to innovative solutions for electric vehicle charge points. The ideal candidate will bring experience in electrical design software like SolidWorks and a strong technical background in electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing detailed electrical designs including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient in conducting electrical calculations for load analysis and cable sizing.
• Knowledge of UK and international standards for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs and schematics.
• Carry out electrical calculations including load analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and support cross-functional collaboration.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure compatibility.
• Support prototyping and testing activities.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers and components.
• Provide technical support during product lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

Load analysis

Cable sizing

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

SolidWorks Mechanical

Job description

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering highâquality electrical designs and schematics that meet technical, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. This role spans the full engineering lifecycleâfrom early concept development through detailed design, build support, testing, and commissioningâensuring that Connected Kerbâs electrical systems are reliable, safe, and efficient. As a new strategic position within the business, the Electrical Design Engineer will act as the electrical custodian for Connected Kerbâs current electric vehicle charge point product portfolio while leading the development of future electrical engineering solutions for upcoming products. Over the past year, the Technology Team successfully launched multiple new products, and the roadmap for 2027 and 2028 is equally ambitious and full of opportunity. This role will play a central part in shaping that future,

• Produce detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings, 3D layouts using SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Mechanical.
• Carry out electrical calculations, including load analysis, cable sizing, protection coordination, and fault current evaluation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK and international standards (e.g., BS 7671, IET Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (5th Edition), IEC standards, applicable British Standards).
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, bills of materials (BOMs), and change records.
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical insight and supporting crossâfunctional collaboration.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, testing (Test labs) and manufacturing teams to ensure design compatibility and smooth project delivery.
• Support prototyping, build phases, testing, and commissioning activities as required.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers, components, and technologies to support innovation and continuous improvement and design for scale and mass production (Reduce cost, increase quality and reduce time)
• Ensure all design work adheres to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements and good practice
• Provide technical support during product lifecycle, including troubleshooting and rootâcause analysis.