Electrical Design Engineer

Northcote M&E; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northcote M&E is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical building services from inception to completion on prestigious schemes. You will attend client briefings, develop design options with senior staff, and prepare costings while managing design progress.

The role requires expertise in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit), MATLAB/Simulink for modelling, and hands-on experience with PLCs and ARM microcontrollers. Strong communication and QA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven expertise in SoC architecture, schematic capture, CAD tools like AutoCAD or Revit.
• Strong background in root cause analysis and debugging of electrical systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for system modelling.
• Experience with PLCs, ARM microcontrollers, firmware development, and signal processing.
• Familiarity with SMT/SMD and mechanical-electrical integration in CAD tools.
• Programming skills in C++, Python or similar languages for firmware/automation.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building services from inception to completion for varied schemes.
• Attend client/design team meetings to set project criteria and monitor progress.
• Develop design options with Director/Associate and perform space planning for plant rooms.
• Prepare budget costings and track design development against costs.
• Produce Tender drawings using AutoCAD/Revit and liaise with CAD resources.
• Survey existing installations to assess condition and re-use viability.
• Perform principal design calculations (lighting, cable sizing, distribution boards).
• Coordinate with Statutory suppliers and equipment manufacturers for quotes.
• Lead site surveys and respond to co-ordination queries from contractors.
• Ensure timely delivery of drawings/documents meeting QA procedures.
• Demonstrate awareness of Practice Quality and Operational Procedures.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Firmware development

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MATLAB/Simulink

PLC programming

ARM microcontrollers

SolidWorks

MicroStation

SMD/SMT knowledge

C++

Python

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

A great opportunity to join a well established, building services engineering firm, with a portfolio covering; commercial, residential, retail, education, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, Leisure/sport, student accommodation, historic buildings and public buildings.

Job Overview

To undertake the design of Electrical Building Services, from inception to completion, for a wide variety of interesting and prestigious schemes.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:
• When required, attend Client/Design Team briefings to establish project criteria.
• Develop system options at design development stages in conjunction with Director/Associate.
• Undertake initial space planning exercise for plant rooms, primary services routes, etc.
• Prepare initial budget costings and monitor design development/cost implications.
• Attend Design Team and Site Meetings as sole representative, if appropriate.
• Undertake surveys of existing installations that establish condition and suitability for re-use.
• 7. Undertake principal design calculations associated with electrical systems (e.g. lighting calculations, cable sizing, distribution board schedules, etc.) using computer software packages.
• Produce Tender quality drawings in accordance with QA Procedures using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Attend site to undertake survey of existing installed services to establish location and content (but not condition or adequacy for re-use) unsupervised.
• Liaise with Statutory Supply Companies to obtain record information and quotations for new supplies.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers to obtain quotations.
• Select standard terminal devices based upon calculated loads (e.g. switchgear, light fittings)
• Liaise with Contractors to deal with site co-ordination queries.
• Undertake snagging of installed systems with respect to installation quality.
• Manage own time effectively and prioritise, highlighting to Team Leader potential shortfalls in available time so that remedial steps can be taken to achieve Client deadlines.
• Liaise with CAD / Revit resources and Admin team to achieve drawing and document production to meet Client deadlines.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the Practice Quality and Operational Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with extensive experience in electrical system design.
• Proven expertise in System on Chip (SoC) architecture, schematic capture, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Strong background in root cause analysis, debugging techniques, and troubleshooting complex electrical issues.
• Proficiency with simulation software including MATLAB/Simulink for modeling system behavior.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ARM microcontrollers, firmware development, and signal processing.
• Familiarity with mechanical knowledge related to electrical enclosures, surface mount technology (SMT), soldering techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Skilled in using CAD software like MicroStation or SolidWorks for detailed mechanical-electrical integration drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical standards related to surface mount technology (SMT), surface-mount devices (SMD), and surface-mount assembly processes.
• Programming skills in C++, Python, Perl or similar languages for firmware development and automation tasks.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis effectively using various diagnostic tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills to document technical details clearly for cross-disciplinary teams.

Join us as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer if you're eager to innovate within a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence groundbreaking projects