Electrical Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing cost-effective control solutions, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with software engineers. The position offers opportunities to work on high-profile projects, further career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical options and employee assistance programmes

Paid membership to relevant professional bodies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design including MCC, switchgear, control panels.
• Experience in specification, design, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Skilled in producing complex electrical schematics and general arrangement drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective controls solutions.
• Be responsible for detailed design and FAT testing of control solutions.
• Attend design reviews and support sales in developing robust solutions.

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design

Collaboration with Software Engineers

Knowledge of BS EN Standards

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Qualified to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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Electrical Design Engineer

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team at Lintott, a Galliford Try business.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the role of the Electrical Design Engineer is to:

1. Develop and implement cost-effective controls solutions for projects that meet customer needs, legislation, and budget.
2. Stay updated on technological advancements and implement proven technologies to benefit the business.
3. Be responsible for detailed design, specification, implementation, FAT testing of control solutions.
4. Support sales in developing robust, cost-effective controls solutions.
5. Proactively value engineer solutions, identify alternative materials, scope change opportunities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
6. Attend design reviews and submit designs for approval.
7. Be on-site for successful hardware commissioning and SAT testing of control solutions.
8. Work within Lintott Control Systems procedures and formats.
9. Liaise with departments upon receipt of orders and attend handover meetings.
10. Maintain positive relationships with departments to ensure technical standards are used for future projects.
11. Assist in internal process development, waste reduction, and maintaining filing systems.
12. Support the team during holidays and sickness.
13. Perform any other duties as agreed with management.

About You:

• + years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design, including MCC, switchgear, control panels, and LV distribution/installations.
• Experience working in a Systems Integration Environment, collaborating with Software Engineers to develop FDS.
• Experience in specification, design, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Knowledge of BS EN standards.
• Qualified to the 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Skilled in producing complex electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings, and BOM.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Join one of the industry’s leading contractors with an order book over £ billion. Work on high-profile UK projects, gain stability, and achieve career goals. Be part of diverse, committed teams. Galliford Try is poised for growth, and we value talented, enthusiastic individuals.

We prioritize wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts, advice, and support.

We invest in high-quality training, leadership development, apprenticeships, and tailored career support.

Our Agile Working programme offers flexibility in when, where, and how you work, including site and office roles with various flexible practices.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus holiday purchase options.
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, Save as You Earn share schemes.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programmes.
• Paid membership to relevant professional bodies.

About us:

We aim to improve lives through infrastructure, offering growth opportunities, working sustainably, and valuing integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

For more info or to apply, please contact us.

Additional Information:

We welcome flexible working requests and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, offering interviews to those meeting essential criteria.

A full job description is available upon request.