Electrical Design Engineer

First Military Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a design team. The candidate must have experience in electrical design and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include delivering detailed designs and advising on energy use. Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged, but all are welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy or similar environment.
• Chartered or working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution.
• Willingness to learn, with high diligence and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed designs as part of a design team.
• Liaise with design professionals, including engineers and architects.
• Advise clients on energy use and conservation.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Knowledge of relevant standards

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited Building Services degree

Higher educational qualification

Tools

Revit

Electrical-OM

Amtech

Dialux

Job description

First Military Recruitment is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a design team delivering detailed designs
• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy or similar environment, including a strong portfolio of delivered projects
• Knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Building Regulations)
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and calculation tools (e.g., Electrical-OM, Amtech, Dialux)
• Designing site-specific equipment as required
• Liaising closely with other design professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams
• Advising clients and architects on energy use and conservation in various buildings and sites, aiming to minimize environmental impact and reduce carbon footprint

Skills and Qualifications:

• Possess an accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification and experience in a similar role
• Ideally chartered or working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex issues between clients and project teams
• Willingness to learn, with high diligence and organizational skills