Electrical Design Engineer (MOD)

Lusona Consultancy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Company pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Training & development

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy in Glasgow seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver electrical building services design across challenging MOD projects. You may need to obtain SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities include designing lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, and fire alarms, plus mentoring junior engineers and supporting client meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of electrical design experience in building services.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (SC) or existing clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems across lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire alarms, and more.
• Assist senior engineers through the full project lifecycle.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Amtech/Trimble

Job description

Our client is a leading, award-winning building services consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-performance, energy-efficient engineering solutions. Operating across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, laboratories, custodial, airport infrastructure and MOD projects, they are known for their technical expertise, innovative approach, and commitment to low-carbon design.

With offices across the UK and a collaborative engineering culture, they offer an excellent environment for experienced engineers to progress and take on greater technical and project responsibility.

Role Overview

They are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Glasgow team. This role involves taking responsibility for electrical building services design across a variety of challenging MOD projects, so you will be expected to have, or be able to obtain a security clearance at SC level.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering electrical systems across a diverse mix of projects. These include but are not limited to lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire alarms, small power, etc.
• Assisting senior engineers in the full project lifecycle from concept and feasibility to detailed design stages.
• Conducting site surveys and attending client meetings.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, and schedules.
• Collaborating with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Contributing to team collaboration.
• Mentoring other junior engineers

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or relevant subject.
• 3+ years of proven experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• An existing security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CIBSE guidelines.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Relux, Amtech/Trimble, etc.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Working towards chartership (CIBSE or IET) is desirable.
• Up to £42,000 per annum (DoE)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid working options
• Company Pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Ongoing professional development and training.