Electrical Design Engineer

JAM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop LV and HV electrical systems for power generation, distribution and battery energy storage projects in the UK. You will work with Design Engineers and clients to produce designs and technical documentation from concept through construction and as-built stages.

The role requires experience in electrical power systems across LV and HV design, knowledge of Amtech sizing, and proficiency with AutoCAD, with strong liaison to DNOs and grid

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical power systems across LV and HV designs.
• Proficient with Amtech cable sizing and protection schemes.
• Familiar with UK Grid Code requirements and DNO interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design LV/HV networks from 0.4kV to 32kV and 24VDC to 1500VDC.
• Produce electrical designs and technical documentation from design to as-built.
• Prepare SLDs, cable schedules and switchgear specifications.
• Review drawings and vendor data sheets for HV equipment.
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD and coordinate with project teams.

Skills

LV/HV design

Amtech cable sizing

AutoCAD

UK Grid Code

DNO liaison

Education

Electrical power systems experience

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Job description

The business delivers power generation, low-carbon energy and battery storage solutions across the UK and internationally, supporting clients across industrial, commercial and infrastructure environments.

The Role

You will be responsible for the design and development of LV and HV electrical systems, supporting projects across power generation, distribution and battery energy storage.

Working closely with Design Engineers, Project Managers, suppliers, DNOs and clients, you will produce electrical designs and technical documentation from initial design through to construction and as-built stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop LV and HV electrical networks, taking relevant UK Grid Code requirements into consideration.
• Produce electrical designs for systems ranging from 0.4kV to 32kV and 24VDC to 1500VDC.
• Design DC electrical systems for BESS projects, working with battery and inverter suppliers.
• Design power generation, electrical distribution and earthing systems for new projects and modifications to existing installations.
• Liaise directly with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) on technical requirements and project interfaces.
• Develop LV/HV protection schemes, discrimination studies and protection relay requirements.
• Undertake electrical cable sizing using Amtech.
• Prepare specifications for LV/HV switchboards, transformers, reactors and associated HV equipment.
• Review control panel drawings, electrical schematics, vendor documentation and technical data sheets.
• Produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support Project, Sales and Service teams with technical design requirements.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure information is delivered accurately and on programme.
• Attend sites when required to review design progress and update as-built information.
• Maintain technical documentation, drawing standards and document control procedures.

Typical Design Documentation

You will be responsible for producing and maintaining documentation including:

• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Block Cable Diagrams
• Cable Schedules
• Control & Instrumentation Documents
• Loop Diagrams
• Earthing Layouts
• Functional Design Specifications
• Protection Settings

Experience & Skills

The successful candidate should have experience within electrical power systems and be comfortable working across both LV and HV design.

Relevant experience should include:

• Electrical distribution and power generation systems
• HV protection and discrimination
• Cable sizing and electrical calculations
• Amtech cable sizing software
• AutoCAD
• Switchgear, transformers and associated HV equipment
• Electrical schematics and technical documentation
• UK electrical standards and relevant BS standards
• CDM regulations and current HSE requirements
• Working within controlled design and ISO quality procedures

Experience within BESS, distributed generation, power generation, grid connection or DNO-connected projects would be particularly relevant.

The Opportunity

This is a strong opportunity to join an established power engineering business working across a growing portfolio of generation, energy infrastructure and battery storage projects.

You will gain exposure to technically varied projects across LV, HV, generation and energy storage, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.