Electrical Design Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Weymouth is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to produce and manage electrical designs within a hybrid working setup. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical installations, proficiency in AutoCAD, and knowledge of relevant regulations. This permanent position involves collaboration with various teams and contributing to innovative projects in the defence sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working – significant flexibility offered

Negotiable salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for compact or enclosed areas.
• Proficiency in simulations and analysis tools for electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical regulations (18th Edition).

Responsibilities

• Produce conceptual and detailed electrical designs.
• Collaborate with design engineers to integrate systems.
• Manage third-party designers' compliance with project specifications.
• Support installation and commissioning teams.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Skills

Design Skills

CAD Software Proficiency

Simulation and Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Trimble MEP

DIALux

Relux

Job description

My client provides innovative engineering solutions to the defence sector internationally, including e.g. deployable containerised systems.

They are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in producing electrical designs, ensuring seamless integration of electrical systems into larger engineering projects.

Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical Design Engineer will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to deliver technical solutions that meet the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Producing conceptual designs, detailed designs, integration/installation drawings, design specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for electrical engineering solutions.
• Working closely with other design engineers to ensure the seamless integration of electrical systems into the overall project design.
• Ensuring all electrical design solutions meet safety, quality, technical and commercial requirements.
• Managing third-party designers, ensuring their designs meet project requirements.
• Providing design support to installation and commissioning teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Participating in internal and external design review meetings, providing expertise and guidance on electrical design matters.
• Identifying and supporting opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and overall business improvements within electrical design processes.
• Assisting in preparing technical tenders and budgets, providing electrical design input to ensure accurate scope definition.
• Generate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical systems and components.

You will have previous experience in the design of electrical installations for compact or enclosed areas, within ships or boats, buildings, products or services. Experience of multiple services and their integration within containerised or modular builds would be beneficial. You will need to be proficient in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD (ideally with other 3D packages), as well as Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel & Outlook.

Additional Experience

• Simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems (such as ‘Trimble MEP’ / DIALux / Relux).
• The identification and rectification of defects encountered during operational service.
• Working knowledge of 18th Edition (amendment 2) wiring regulations.
• LPS and earthing systems.
• EMC and Tempest installations.
• Working knowledge of relevant BS / ISO standards.

Location and Pay

Weymouth area, Dorset

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Hybrid working – significant flexibility offered

Key Skills

Electrical Engineer, Design, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Installations, 3D, CAD, Autodesk, AutoCAD, Simulation, Analysis, 18th Edition, LPS, Earthing, EMC, Tempest, ISO, Modular, Integrated, Containerised, Containerized, Buildings, Construction, Marine, Maritime, Ships, Boats.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

PERMANENT position