Electrical Design Engineer

Edina; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training investment

Job summary

Edina is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our design team on a full-time, permanent basis in the Manchester area. The role involves designing LV/HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, and DC systems for BESS projects, producing detailed drawings and documentation.

You will work across LV/HV networks, switchboards, transformers and other equipment, collaborating with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years’ experience in construction or engineering.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical drawings.
• Experience with Trimble and/or Amtech.
• IT skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Full current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop LV/HV electrical networks and DC systems for BESS projects.
• Produce electrical designs and technical documentation for switchboards and transformers.
• Develop protection schemes and cable sizing; prepare specifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues, clients, DNOs and suppliers; support site progress and updates.

Skills

Electrical design

Education

City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals.

With over 200 professionals and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values, including sustainability, flexibility, and integrity, to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.

At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility, where safety is our top priority, and our company values guide every decision we make:

People – Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision.

Organisation – We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals.

Work – Working safely is not just a policy, it is our responsibility.

Ethics – We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time.

Reputation – We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best-in-class industry standards.

We are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and public holidays
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Electrical Design Engineer to join our Design team and support the delivery of engineering projects through the production of electrical designs, drawings and technical documentation.

You will be joining a collaborative team, working across projects involving LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, as well as supporting the Projects, Sales and Service departments.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design and develop LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, as well as DC systems for BESS projects.

You will produce electrical designs and technical documentation, develop LV/HV protection schemes, undertake cable sizing and prepare specifications for switchboards, transformers and other electrical equipment.

Working closely with colleagues, clients, DNOs and suppliers, you will support multi-discipline projects, helping to maintain the timely flow of technical information and carrying out site visits to support design progress and as-built updates.

About You

• To hold a City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering
• At a minimum, five years’ experience within a construction or engineering background
• To have proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience using it to produce accurate electrical drawings
• To have demonstrable experience with Trimble and/or Amtech
• To have effective IT skills and competence in the use of Microsoft Office Packages
• To hold a full current driving licence

Hours of Work: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - Thurs, and 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday.

Other organisations may call this role Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, LV/HV Design Engineer, or Electrical Power Systems Engineer.

The closing date for applications is 4:00pm on Monday 5th October 2026.

Due to a fast-moving market, applications may be filled on short notice, and the deadline date may be brought to a close early.

We are an employer committed to equal opportunities, and our company is sponsored. (This position may not meet the requirements for sponsorship.)