Electrical Design Engineer

Mech Electrics Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Mech Electrics Limited in Manchester is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to devise electrical systems for data centre projects, focusing on LV distribution, critical power, UPS and resilient infrastructure.

You will produce schematics, layouts and documentation, work with multidisciplinary teams, and travel to project sites as required. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential; AutoCAD/Revit experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Experience with electrical design in building services, M&E, industrial or critical environments is expected.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit; knowledge of UPS and critical power systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs for data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
• Design LV distribution and critical power systems.
• Develop solutions with UPS, generators and resilient power infrastructure.
• Produce schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts and technical documentation.
• Undertake electrical calculations and design assessments.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and project teams for coordinated MEP solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Attend site visits, surveys and design meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs for data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
• Design LV distribution and critical power systems.
• Develop solutions incorporating UPS, generators and resilient power infrastructure.
• Produce schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts and technical documentation.
• Undertake electrical calculations and design assessments.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and project teams to deliver coordinated MEP solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning.
• Attend site visits, surveys and design meetings as required.

About You

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Previous electrical design experience within building services, M&E, industrial or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of LV electrical systems and distribution.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Knowledge of UPS, generators and critical power systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with Amtech or equivalent electrical calculation software would be beneficial.
• Data centre or mission-critical experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging electrical systems.
• Career development within a specialist engineering environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.