Electrical Design Engineer- All levels

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking Electrical Design Engineers at all levels in Slough to contribute to renewable energy projects. This role offers professional growth with tailored support and opportunities for advancement towards senior roles. Join a company committed to decarbonising infrastructure and meet ambitious Net Zero targets.

Benefits

Van and fuel card

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays awarded in line with lengths of service

Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at Blackburn Head Office

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience producing electrical designs.
• Ideally educated to at least HNC/HND level in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical specifications and electrical designs.
• Producing power cable calculations and service designs.
• Supporting the compilation of design documentation.

Skills

Electrical designs for Power Generation

Power Transmission

Renewable Energy knowledge

Building Services

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech design software

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Client:

Vital Energi Utilities Limited

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer- All levels

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?

If so, due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for a number of Electrical Design Engineers to join our growing teams based in our London, Blackburn and Glasgow office.

We are currently looking for

• Principle Design Engineers

About the role-

You will play a crucial role in the Design function by producing calculations, drawings and documentation used to deliver major Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Power Infrastructure and Power Generation projects involved in the transition to Net Zero. As well as receiving tailored support from other experienced Electrical Engineers at all levels, you will be put on a comprehensive development plan designed to encourage internal progression through to the Senior, Principal, Associate Director and Director levels while gaining Chartered status and developing knowledge covering a range of Renewable Energy and Power Generation projects.

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

Key responsibilities.

• Developing technical specifications, calculations, electrical designs and drawings used in a variety of projects
• Producing things such as power cable calculations, C&I cabling specifications, cable & interconnection schedule projection and electrical building service designs
• Supporting the compilation and production of design documentation to bespoke project specifications, client specifications and/or legislative compliance
• Inputting into the preparation of HAZOP studies
• Carrying out relevant equipment selection for projects

Skills/Experience

• Demonstrable experience producing electrical designs for Power Generation, Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Building Services or similar equipment
• Ideally educated to at least HNC/HND level in Electrical Engineering, preferably to Degree level
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
• Experience with Amtech design software (advantageous)
• An understanding of pneumatic & hydraulics (advantageous)
• Experience with motor VSD controls and MCC equipment (advantageous)
• Ex-Forces and Forces leavers with transferrable experience are also invited to apply
• Full UK manual driving licence

The Package:

• Van and fuel card
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you