Electrical Design Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a permanent position in Ipswich. You will support various projects in Education, Defence, and Railway while having the flexibility to work hybrid. The role includes producing detailed designs, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and strong proficiency in software tools like Revit and AutoCAD. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience producing designs for electrical building services systems.
• Proficient understanding of lighting and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery stages within Rail, Education, and Defence projects.
• Produce in-depth drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Conduct site visits for installation reviews and quality assurance.

Skills

Proficient understanding of electrical distribution systems

Experience with Revit

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Do you have the drive to build your future whilst building the world around you?

Our client, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, are seeking a seasoned Electrical Design Engineer to become an active member of their dynamic team, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to operate on a hybrid basis from the Ipswich office, whilst working on a variety of Education, Defence and Railway projects.

• –Competitive salary ranging between 30,000– 40,000 (subject to experience).
• –Company pension scheme, hybrid working, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• –Support the design and delivery stages within complex Rail, Education and Defence projects, from concept through to completion, focusing on electrical system elements.
• –Produce in–depth drawings using relevant software tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD, whilst collaborating with other professionals to ensure smooth system integration.
• –Oversee extensive electrical calculations, lighting design and distribution drawings, ensuring alignment with current regulations.
• –Conduct frequent site visits and inspections, allowing for installation reviews, troubleshooting and quality assurance.

Requirements

• –Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• –Profound experience producing designs for electrical building services systems, for a multitude of projects, with a focus on Rail, Education, and Defence.
• –Strong understanding of software tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and other design platforms, including, Amtech, Dialux or Relux.
• –Proficient understanding of electrical distribution and installation systems, including lighting, life safety systems, LV systems, and fire alarms.
• –Strong communication and collaborative skills, with a detail–orientated and proactive mindset.