Electrical Design Engineer

Dalkia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering electrical designs for innovative energy solutions on operational sites. You will be managing projects from conception through to implementation, working closely with a talented team to drive energy efficiency and sustainability.

Benefits

NEST Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution

Health cashback plan

Life assurance at 4x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Discount offers via My Perks

Training portal access

Reimbursement for relevant professional memberships

Equipment such as laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of commercial experience in energy or operational buildings.
• Experience with LV/HV systems, transformers, and renewable energy sources.
• Knowledge of CIBSE, HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671, Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical designs for live operational sites.
• Coordinate with external design teams and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor and review designs for quality assurance and project progression.

Skills

Project Management

Design Engineering

Coordination

Technical Communication

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering

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About Dalkia UK and Dalkia Energy Services

Dalkia UK is one of the UK’s leading technical and energy services providers, at the forefront of delivering net zero solutions to a wide range of clients in private and public sectors across the UK.

With a talented workforce of over 4,000 people, Dalkia UK is committed to creating a sustainable, prosperous, resilient society and a Net Zero UK. Dalkia focuses on building quality relationships to drive long-term value through innovative solutions and services.

Dalkia UK offers a wide range of energy, engineering, and facilities services, including systems integration, fire & safety systems, and critically controlled environments.

At Dalkia Energy Services, we develop, deliver, and operate sustainable energy solutions tailored to specific needs, resulting in cost savings, improved efficiency, resilience, and environmental health.

Role Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer will have proven experience working on LV and/or HV distribution systems, including energy centres, transformers, CHP, solar PV, standby generation, heat pumps, and connection to DNO electricity systems. Projects are generally on live operational sites with critical systems requiring resilience. The candidate should have experience in project ownership from analysis to design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

The role involves producing designs and managing external design teams to deliver detailed, buildable designs that mitigate construction and operational risks, especially for energy-saving measures on live sites. The engineer will also coordinate with mechanical and controls engineers and adapt designs to project changes, considering impacts on other disciplines, project delivery, and costs.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• End-to-end development and delivery of electrical designs.
• Developing outline designs and detailed project specifications in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Reviewing designs and monitoring external designers up to RIBA stage 4 for quality assurance.
• Reviewing electrical specifications and designs from consultants and subcontractors, supporting mechanical and controls engineers.
• Coordinating designs with other disciplines to ensure scope completeness.
• Managing electrical design approvals from clients and third parties, ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedule, and budget.
• Ensuring designs can be safely implemented on live sites with minimal disruption.
• Organizing and participating in on-site meetings, surveys, and inspections.
• Managing personnel, projects, and resources effectively.
• Liaising with design and construction teams, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Communicating with District Network Operators for connection applications and compliance.
• Staying updated with relevant regulations and guidance.
• Providing analysis and interpretation of technical information, leading discussions with clients and third parties to resolve issues.
• Developing and improving systems of work for efficiency and sustainability.
• Preparing reports and documentation per document control procedures.

The list above is not exhaustive and may change based on business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience

• BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5+ years of commercial experience, preferably in energy or SME environments within operational buildings.
• Experience with LV/HV systems, transformers, heat pumps, CHP, solar PV, on-site generation, and protection.
• Knowledge of international standards: CIBSE, HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671, Building Regulations.
• Experience with ENA Engineering Recommendations P28, P29, G5, G99, and G100.

What’s in it for you?

Join a friendly, forward-thinking team passionate about our work.

Part of Imtech, one of the UK’s leading technical services groups, jointly owned by Dalkia and EDF Energy, providing access to broader group resources while maintaining agility.

Benefits include:

• NEST Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Health cashback plan
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Discount offers via My Perks
• Training portal access
• Reimbursement for relevant professional memberships
• Equipment such as laptop and mobile phone

Note for agencies: We are only considering direct applicants. Please do not send unsolicited CVs, as they will be considered as direct applications.