Electrical Design Engineer

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; Kington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Kington. This exciting role involves designing and delivering projects for LV and ELV electrical systems, particularly in the water and wastewater sector. You will collaborate with project managers, attend meetings, and ensure that designs align with client specifications and British Standards. The company offers a supportive environment with in-house training and career potential, making it a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make an impact, this position could be your next great adventure.

Benefits

Annual bonus

30 days paid holiday

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Death in Service

Pension Contribution

In-house training

Provided equipment (PPE, Laptop, VoIP phone)

Qualifications

• Experience in LV electrical systems and good knowledge of British Standards.
• Ability to work in a team and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of projects for electrical systems.
• Compile documentation and ensure designs meet client specifications.

Skills

Three-phase LV electrical systems

Single-phase LV electrical systems

18th Edition awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD 3D

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £40-£45k depending on experience

Contract/Hours: Permanent, 40hrs pw

Based: Kington, Herefordshire (HR5)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established company.

We are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to start as soon as possible, based in Kington, Herefordshire. The role will also require some site attendance to ongoing projects mainly in the Welsh Water and Severn Trent areas. You will be working for a well-known and well-respected electrical installation company that employs around 50 staff. The company specialises in the installation of LV and ELV electrical systems for the water and waste-water sector. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will assist the Design Manager and Project Managers in the design and delivery of projects, co-ordinate your designs with the other disciplines, attend design and relevant client meetings, and attend internal CPDs. You will be responsible for planning your own time and keeping track of hours logged on each project versus the allocated fees given to the project within the tender process. You will also actively look at securing repeat business from existing clients by ensuring all your designs meet the clients’ brief, achieved by gaining a thorough knowledge of client specifications/British Standards and working efficiently to represent good value for money to the client. You will also be responsible for compiling “As Built” documentation, O&M information, and verification of electrical test certificates.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience of Three-phase and Single-phase LV electrical systems
• Good awareness of 18th Edition and British Standards
• Able to work as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Good communication skills including excellent written and spoken English

Desirable Skills:

• Currently working as an Electrical Design Engineer
• Able to use Amtech and AutoCAD LT to produce calculations, coordinated drawings, and layouts
• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings and overview of electronic schematics
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• Familiar with 3D BIM Modelling (AutoCAD 3D/Revit)
• Familiar with data communications (Profibus, Profinet)
• Familiar with ATEX installations

Benefits:

• Annual bonus depending on personal and company performance
• 30 days paid holiday including statutory holidays plus additional holiday with length of service
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Death in Service
• Pension Contribution
• In-house training provided with career potential
• PPE, Laptop, VoIP telephone and any other necessary equipment provided and maintained as required

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship NOT offered, so must have the right to work in the UK

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.