Electrical Design Engineer - Power, BESS & Grid Projects

Vector Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Ongoing Training & Development

Exposure to Large-Scale Energy Infra

Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester to contribute to power generation, energy infrastructure, and Battery Energy Storage projects. You will design LV/HV distribution, create electrical schematics in AutoCAD, develop protection and control schemes, and perform cable sizing and calculations for CHP, grid-connected energy systems, and BESS.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering critical energy infrastructure across the UK, with exposure to a broad range

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in an engineering or construction environment.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong AutoCAD experience.
• Experience using Trimble, Amtech or similar electrical design software.
• Knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design LV and HV electrical distribution systems.
• Produce electrical schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop protection and control schemes.
• Perform cable sizing and electrical calculations.
• Prepare specifications for switchgear, transformers and associated equipment.
• Produce electrical design documentation and project packages.
• Liaise with DNOs, suppliers, clients and project teams.
• Support project delivery from concept through to commissioning.
• Conduct occasional site visits and update as-built documentation.

Skills

5+ years' experience

AutoCAD

Electrical design software

LV/HV knowledge

Driving licence (UK)

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Vector Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester to contribute to power generation, energy infrastructure, and Battery Energy Storage projects. You will design LV/HV distribution, create electrical schematics in AutoCAD, develop protection and control schemes, and perform cable sizing and calculations for CHP, grid-connected energy systems, and BESS.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering critical energy infrastructure across the UK, with exposure to a broad range