Electrical Design Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Weymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the defence sector, focusing on the design and integration of electrical systems into larger engineering solutions. You will collaborate with talented engineers, ensuring that all designs meet the highest standards of quality and safety. With a hybrid working arrangement, this permanent position allows for significant flexibility, making it an exciting opportunity for both graduates and experienced professionals eager to advance their careers in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher education qualification in electrical engineering required.
• Strong post-qualification experience in a design environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce conceptual and detailed designs for electrical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with design engineers for seamless integration of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Installations

Autodesk AutoCAD

Simulation and analysis tools

18th Edition wiring regulations

EMC and Tempest installations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Trimble MEP

DIALux

Relux

Job description

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

They are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer (at Graduate or Engineer level) 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.
• Generating and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical systems and components.

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to be qualified with a degree or higher education qualification (HNC/HND) in electrical engineering, along with strong post-qualification experience in a design environment.

Applications from Graduate level candidates looking to start their career in Electrical Engineering are also welcomed.

For experienced candidates, you will have previous experience in the design of electrical installations for 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.

You will also have experience of some of the following:

• 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.

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Weymouth area, Dorset

Salary: Negotiable based on experience.

Work Arrangement: 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.

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.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This role is a PERMANENT position.