Electrical Design Engineer - Power Generation

Russell Taylor Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Company pension with employer contrib.

Private healthcare and life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing training and career dev.

Mon-Fri, 4pm finish on Fridays

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer in Stockport to design LV/HV electrical networks for power generation and distribution projects. You will develop DC systems for battery energy storage and prepare specifications for switchboards, transformers, and equipment.

The role involves producing electrical drawings, supporting design progress at sites, and working with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• HND in Electrical Engineering required.
• At least five years' experience in construction and electrical engineering within power generation.
• Strong AutoCAD skills.
• Experience with Trimble and/or Amtech.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems.
• Design DC systems for battery energy storage projects.
• Develop LV/HV protection schemes and carry out cable sizing.
• Prepare specifications for switchboards, transformers and other electrical equipment.
• Produce electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, clients, DNOs and suppliers to share technical information on multi-discipline projects.
• Visit sites to support design progress and as-built updates.

Skills

Power generation experience

Project coordination

Electrical design knowledge

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Power Generation

Vacancy Title: Electrical Design Engineer - Power Generation

Vacancy Title: Electrical Design Engineer - Power Generation Contract Type: Permanent Location: Stockport Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING Salary: £50000 - £70000 per annum Start Date: 2026-11-12 REF: J91989024 Contact Name: Ben Evans Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

Electrical Design Engineer

Manchester
Are you an electrical design engineer with a background in power generation?
Would you like to work across LV, HV and battery storage projects?
Are you looking for a permanent role with a business that puts safety first?
Then this might be the right opportunity for you. We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to produce electrical designs, drawings and technical documentation for power generation and distribution projects.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Company pension with an attractive employer contribution
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Monday to Friday, finishing at 4pm on Fridays

What will you be doing?

• Designing LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems
• Designing DC systems for battery energy storage (BESS) projects
• Developing LV/HV protection schemes and carrying out cable sizing
• Preparing specifications for switchboards, transformers and other electrical equipment
• Producing electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Working with colleagues, clients, DNOs and suppliers to keep technical information flowing on multi-discipline projects
• Visiting sites to support design progress and as-built updates

Where you'll be doing it?

Our client is an international power generation specialist, established in 1985. They deliver low-carbon energy and battery storage solutions using fuels such as biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, helping customers cut emissions and improve energy efficiency. With over 200 people, in-house manufacturing and a strong after-sales service, they support customers across the public and industrial sectors. You'll join a collaborative Design team that also supports the Projects, Sales and Service departments.

What you'll need:

• An HND in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds)
• At least five years' experience in construction and electrical engineering within power generation
• Strong AutoCAD skills, producing accurate electrical drawings
• Experience using Trimble and/or Amtech
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A full, current driving licence

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