Electrical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK. You will lead design work for Solar PV, BESS, energy centres and LV/HV distribution, with emphasis on low-carbon solutions.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' experience in M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy, strong LV design knowledge, and proficient use of AutoCAD and industry software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Strong LV electrical distribution design knowledge.
• Experience using AutoCAD and industry-standard design software.
• Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations.
• Experience working through RIBA design stages.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation.
• Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments.
• Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing.
• Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support.
• Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Supporting sustainability and low-carbon design strategies.
• Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments.

Skills

LV distribution design

BS7671 / Building Regulations

RIBA design stages

Client-facing communication

M&E consultancy experience

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Ready to Lead the Future of Low-Carbon Electrical Design? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong building services or electrical design background who wants to move into the rapidly expanding low-carbon and renewable energy sector. You will be an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team that are delivering innovative decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK.

The Role:

• Solar PV systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Energy centres and heat networks
• LV and HV distribution systems
• Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes

What You'll Be Doing:

• Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation
• Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments
• Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing
• Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery
• Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support
• Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations
• Supporting sustainability and low-carbon design strategies
• Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments

We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy
• Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution design
• Experience using AutoCAD and industry-standard design software
• Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations
• Experience working through RIBA design stages
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions

Desirable Experience:

• Solar PV or renewable energy design
• HV design exposure
• Revit/Navisworks experience
• Battery storage or heat pump projects
• DNO applications
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile renewable and decarbonisation projects
• Career progression within a rapidly growing engineering function
• Support towards professional accreditation
• Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Electrical Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.