Electrical Design Engineer (2 Year FTC)

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Formula One Management Limited is seeking a talented electrical engineer to join the Race Engineering and Infrastructure team for a 2-year fixed-term contract. You will design and implement electrical infrastructure and power solutions powering F1 events globally.

You will develop concepts into detailed designs, produce drawings and documentation, and collaborate with partners to ensure safe, reliable operations under demanding live-event conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding of LV power distribution systems.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into manufacturable electrical designs.
• Experience supporting engineering projects through design, review and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop temporary power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics and wiring schedules for manufacture.
• Develop switchgear assemblies and UPS-backed power solutions.
• Collaborate with project engineers, operations teams and suppliers.
• Verify designs meet safety and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical drawings

LV power distribution

AutoCAD

Schematic development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ElectricalOM

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview

This is a 2-year Fixed-Term Contract opportunity to join Formula 1's Race Engineering and Infrastructure team, helping to develop the power systems and electrical infrastructure that underpin Formula 1's global race operations. Working behind the scenes of one of the world's most technologically advanced sports, you will transform operational requirements into innovative electrical solutions, designing everything from temporary power distribution systems and technical service pods to custom switchgear assemblies and UPS-backed systems. Your work will directly support the infrastructure that enables Formula 1 to operate safely, reliably and efficiently at events across the globe. From developing initial concepts and detailed schematics through to manufacture, testing and deployment, you will play a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle. Collaborating with Project Engineers, Operations teams, suppliers and manufacturing partners, you'll help bring new ideas to life while ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and ready to perform in demanding live event environments. At Formula 1, your designs won't stay on the drawing board. You'll play a hands-on role in developing, refining and delivering electrical solutions that support race operations around the world, turning ideas into real-world systems that power the infrastructure behind the Formula One World Championship. Whether developing bespoke electrical products, enhancing existing systems or contributing to the next generation of power and infrastructure solutions, you'll play a part in powering the championship both on and off the track.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop temporary power distribution systems, electrical infrastructure and bespoke power solutions that support Formula 1's global race operations.
• Transform operational requirements into practical, manufacturable electrical designs, from initial concepts through to detailed engineering documentation.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring schedules and technical documentation to support manufacture, deployment and maintenance.
• Develop custom switchgear assemblies, UPS-backed systems, technical service pods and containerised power solutions.
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Operations teams, suppliers and manufacturing partners to deliver innovative and reliable electrical solutions.
• Support design reviews, project delivery and validation activities, ensuring designs are compliant, practical and fit for purpose.
• Resolve technical queries during manufacturing, build and assembly phases.
• Support wiring, testing and inspection activities where required.
• Verify compliance with relevant electrical, safety and industry standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of products, processes and engineering solutions across the department.
• Research emerging technologies and support the development of new electrical products and power distribution solutions.
• Provide engineering support during on-site project delivery when required.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities In This Role

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the confidence to take ownership of your work.
• A practical problem solver who enjoys turning ideas into real-world solutions.
• Collaborative and able to build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• A clear communicator who can explain technical concepts effectively.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Professional, reliable and trusted to deliver work to a high standard.
• Curious and eager to learn, develop and contribute to new products and technologies.

Experience Prior to the role, you will ideally have:

• Experience producing electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• A solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and LV power distribution systems.
• Experience developing concepts into detailed designs suitable for manufacture.
• Experience supporting engineering projects through design, review and delivery stages.
• Experience supporting product development or continuous improvement initiatives.
• A practical approach to engineering and product development.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Electrical panel, switchgear or control panel design.
• UPS systems or power distribution equipment.
• Temporary power systems or bespoke electrical equipment.
• Experience working with manufacturers, suppliers and external engineering partners.
• Experience supporting product development or continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ElectricalOM or similar electrical design software.
• The ability to produce accurate electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of LV electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure.
• Understanding of electrical panel and switchgear design principles.
• Awareness of UPS systems and power distribution equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant UK and European electrical standards.