Electrical Design Engineer

EDINA; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + holidays

Company pension scheme with employer's

Private healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Continued investment in training

Job summary

Edina, based near Manchester, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our design team on a full-time basis. You will design and develop LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, and DC systems for BESS projects.

You will produce electrical designs and technical documentation, develop LV/HV protection schemes, perform cable sizing, and prepare specifications for switchboards and transformers. Site visits will support design progress and as-built updates.

Qualifications

• HND level qualification in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of construction/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop LV/HV electrical networks and DC systems for BESS projects.
• Produce electrical designs and technical documentation; develop protection schemes.
• Carry out cable sizing and prepare specifications for switchboards and transformers.
• Support multi-discipline projects with site visits and updates.

Skills

City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Manchester, UK

About Edina

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• 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


• Private healthcare scheme


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Career development opportunities


• Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced 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.

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 be considered as an Electrical Design Engineer, you will need:

• To hold a City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering


• To have a minimum of 5 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 / 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 & 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 Tuesday, 25th August 2026.

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