Electrical Design Engineer

Vector Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Ongoing Training & Development

Large-Scale Projects

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on LV/HV distribution systems for power generation and energy infrastructure projects. The role covers schematic drawing, protection scheme development, and documentation across the project lifecycle.

You will liaise with DNOs, suppliers and project teams, conduct site visits as needed, and contribute to commissioning and as-built updates.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience within an engineering or construction environment.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
• Experience using Trimble, Amtech or similar electrical design software.
• Knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design LV and HV electrical distribution systems.
• Produce electrical schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop protection and control schemes.
• Perform cable sizing and electrical calculations.
• Prepare specifications for switchgear, transformers and associated equipment.
• Produce electrical design documentation and project packages.
• Liaise with DNOs, suppliers, clients and project teams.
• Support project delivery from concept through to commissioning.
• Conduct occasional site visits and update as-built documentation.

Skills

LV/HV knowledge

UK Driving Licence

Autonomous working

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Manchester | Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & BESS

Electrical Design Engineer - Manchester - Permanent - Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & Battery Energy Storage

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on technically interesting projects within power generation, distributed energy and battery energy storage?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be involved in the design of LV and HV electrical systems for CHP plant, power generation installations, grid-connected energy systems and battery energy storage projects.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of engineering projects, technical variety and genuine long-term career development within a growing sector playing an important role in the UK's energy transition.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing LV and HV electrical distribution systems
• Producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Developing protection and control schemes
• Performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
• Preparing specifications for switchgear, transformers and associated equipment
• Producing electrical design documentation and project packages
• Liaising with DNOs, suppliers, clients and project teams
• Supporting project delivery from concept through to commissioning
• Conducting occasional site visits and updating as-built documentation

About You

You'll ideally have:

• HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years' experience within an engineering or construction environment
• Strong AutoCAD experience
• Experience using Trimble, Amtech or similar electrical design software
• Knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

• Power Generation
• CHP
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Utilities
• Electrical Distribution
• Renewables
• Process Engineering

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, Life Assurance, Ongoing Training & Development, Exposure to Large-Scale Energy Infrastructure Projects and Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects.

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, LV/HV Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer or BESS Design Engineer we'd be delighted to hear from you.