Electrical Design Engineer

Hoot Recruit LTD; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday

Car or travel allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Hoot Recruit LTD seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for a site-based and office-based role in Ellesmere Port. You will own electrical design packages for industrial manufacturing and chemical process clients, from feasibility through construction, including LV/HV distribution, switchboards, MCCs, and transformers.

You will conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and coordinate with clients and in-house teams. BS 7671 knowledge and hands-on experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience in industrial manufacturing and/or chemical plant environments.
• Design of switchboards, transformers and LV distribution systems.
• Cable routing, containment and cable sizing.
• Proven delivery of design packages from feasibility through to construction.
• Hands–on site experience (surveys, installation oversight, commissioning support).
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design packages across all stages: feasibility, concept, detailed design and issue for construction.
• Designing LV and HV distribution systems, including switchboards, MCCs and transformers.
• Producing cable routing designs, cable schedules and cable sizing calculations.
• Preparing single line diagrams, layouts, schematics and design reports.
• Carrying out site surveys and supporting installation, testing and commissioning.
• Reviewing contractor and vendor documentation for technical compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients and presenting design options and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial experience

Site surveys

BS 7671 knowledge

Power distribution

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer Office–based, Ellesmere Port GBP40,000 to GBP55,000 +

Our Client is a UK electrical engineering consultancy specialising in HV, LV and instrumentation design across the utilities and industrial sectors. They take projects from conception to completion, working on substations, switchgear, protection and control for major UK infrastructure clients and heavy–industry operators, including COMAH sites.

They are now growing and looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who can own design packages end to end and is comfortable on site as well as behind a screen.

The role

You'll lead and deliver electrical design packages for industrial manufacturing and chemical process clients, from early feasibility and options studies through detailed design, construction issue and site support. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and our in–house E&I and mechanical/structural team. The role is based at their Ellesmere Port office, with travel to client sites across the UK as required.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering design packages across all stages: feasibility, concept, detailed design and issue for construction
• Designing LV and HV distribution systems, including switchboards, MCCs and transformers
• Producing cable routing designs, cable schedules and cable sizing calculations
• Preparing single line diagrams, layouts, schematics and design reports
• Carrying out site surveys and supporting installation, testing and commissioning
• Reviewing contractor and vendor documentation for technical compliance
• Liaising directly with clients and presenting design options and recommendations

Essential experience

• Electrical design experience in industrial manufacturing and/or chemical plant environments
• Design of switchboards, transformers and LV distribution systems
• Cable routing, containment and cable sizing
• Proven delivery of design packages from feasibility through to construction
• Hands–on site experience (surveys, installation oversight, commissioning support)
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British/IEC standards

Desirable

• HV experience (e.g. 11kV / 6.6kV switchgear, protection, substations)
• Experience on COMAH or other high–hazard sites
• Hazardous area (ATEX/IECEx) design knowledge
• Familiarity with power system software (e.g. Amtech, ETAP or similar)
• HNC/HND/degree in Electrical Engineering; working towards or holding IEng/CEng

What we offer

• Salary range from GBP40,000 to GBP55,000 negotiable
• Pension / holiday / car or travel allowance / bonus
• Varied, technically challenging projects across utilities and heavy industry
• Support towards professional registration and training
• A experienced team where your work has real impact