Electrical Design Engineer

Clarke Energy Limited; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension contribution

Flexible and hybrid working

Westfield Health cash plan

Life assurance and employee assistance

Job summary

Clarke Energy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to shape energy systems for hospitals, industry and communities across the UK. You will guide concepts through to verified designs, covering gas-powered generation, CHP, BESS, hydrogen, solar, wind and microgrids.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and on-site implementation. You will collaborate with mechanical design teams, CAD technicians and project teams to deliver robust, compliant designs while supporting tender submissions and

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience).
• Experience in power generation or a closely related industry (typically 1–25MW).
• Knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, power trains and associated control and instrumentation.
• Experience using power system analysis software and AutoCAD (or similar).
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Design resilient, real-world power systems from concept to detailed design documentation.
• Carry out power system studies (load flows, fault analysis, protection, harmonics, voltage flicker, G99) for compliant designs.
• Support projects from sales through commissioning with timely technical documentation and engineering input.
• Collaborate across disciplines (MEP, CAD, project teams) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across design outputs and on-site activities.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

NERS familiarity

Job description

Why Work at Clarke

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy‑resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever‑changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements.

Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast‑moving world.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work‑life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Join Clarke Energy as an Electrical Design Engineer. At Clarke Energy, our Electrical Design Engineers play a vital role in shaping the energy systems that power hospitals, industry and communities across the UK and beyond. From early concept through to installation and commissioning, you’ll be closely involved in designing reliable, low‑carbon power generation solutions that genuinely make a difference. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving real‑world problems, collaborating across disciplines and seeing their designs come to life on site. You’ll work within a supportive, knowledgeable engineering team where quality, safety and continuous improvement are taken seriously – but people always come first.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing resilient, real‑world power systems. You’ll take conceptual electrical designs and develop them into fully engineered solutions that meet contractual, technical and regulatory requirements. This will include producing specifications, calculations, equipment selection and detailed design documentation for a wide range of technologies including gas‑powered generation, CHP, battery energy storage systems (BESS), hydrogen, solar, wind and microgrids.
• Carrying out power system studies such as load flows, fault analysis, protection studies, harmonic assessments (G5/5), voltage flicker (P28) and G99 simulations – ensuring our designs are robust, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Supporting projects from start to finish. Your input will be valued right from the sales stage, where you’ll support tender designs and technical submissions, through to installation, commissioning and testing. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, providing timely technical documentation and practical engineering support when it matters most. Seeing your designs transition from drawings to installed systems is a key part of this role.
• Collaborating across disciplines. You’ll work hand‑in‑hand with Mechanical Design Engineers, CAD technicians and wider project teams to develop integrated design solutions. You’ll coordinate design activity, contribute to HAZOPs and risk assessments, and help ensure that design outputs are delivered to agreed timescales and quality standards. Strong collaboration and clear communication are central to how we work.
• Putting safety and quality first. You’ll operate to Clarke Energy’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards at all times, helping to ensure our designs support safe construction, commissioning and long‑term operation.

About you

You’re an engineer who takes pride in producing high‑quality work and enjoys responsibility for your own designs. You’re comfortable balancing technical detail with broader project needs, and you communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues. You’ll likely bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience)
• Experience in power generation or a closely related industry (typically 1–25MW)
• Knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, power trains and associated control and instrumentation
• Experience using power system analysis software and AutoCAD (or similar)
• A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to work
• Professional registration, CHP or HV substation experience, ETAP knowledge and NERS familiarity are all welcome but not essential.

Why join Clarke Energy?

We believe great engineering starts with well‑supported people. In return for your expertise, we offer:

• A very competitive salary, based on experience
• Car allowance
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% company pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Westfield Health cash plan
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Investment in your professional development and career progression
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and input are genuinely valued

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award‑winning multinational specialist in sustainable energy solutions. We design, install and maintain high‑quality power generation systems, supporting customers as they transition towards more resilient and lower‑carbon energy. Our culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and long‑term relationships – with our customers and our people.

Ready to design what powers tomorrow?

About Us

Clarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation.Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!

Equal Opportunity

Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day