Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services)

RPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Electrical Design Engineers to join their Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Newcastle offices. This exciting role involves producing detailed design calculations and collaborating with senior engineers on various projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with electrical design, including knowledge of BS7671 regulations. The company offers a hybrid work environment and supports continuous professional development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design engineering.
• Knowledge of BS7671 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches.
• Liaise with engineers regarding design specifications.
• Carry out design work for new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Low voltage electrical distribution

Internal and external lighting design

Fire Alarm and detection systems

Use of Amtech

Ability to interpret AutoCAD drawings

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services)

RPS is currently seeking Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services) to join either the team in our Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Newcastle office on a hybrid basis . About The Design Business : RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

What you’ll be doing This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as an Electrical Design Engineer within our industry leading team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise in all sectors of the built environment. Duties Include :

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches in accordance with the project requirements
• Have good technical engineering design knowledge relevant
• Liaise with both Senior Engineers and Engineering Technicians regarding design and drawing as part of this dynamic team that believes in absolute delivery
• Work will typically be undertaken in conjunction with an Electrical Associate assisting in the survey, design, specification and contract administration process of the projects
• The work would be a mixture of survey, design work, office based project administration and site attendances
• Carry out detailed Electrical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment construction projects
• Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept and scheme design stages
• Attend design team meetings alongside other staff members
• Inspect and report on electrical building services systems
• Utilise Building Services software for calculations
• Undertake Electrical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
• Produce marked up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue
• Select and specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to Electrical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors

Who we’re looking for To be successful in this role you will most likely have a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and experience commensurate with the underpinning and knowledge requirements for Incorporated Engineer aligned to either IET or CIBSE requirements. Additionally, you will :

• Low voltage electrical distribution from incoming supply through to final circuit to BS7671
• Internal, external and emergency lighting to CIBSE Lighting guides
• Small power and fixed power
• Power supplies for mechanical and fixed power supplies
• Fire Alarm and detection
• ICT structured cabling and cable containment related to the above systems
• Use of Amtech
• Ability to view and interpret drawings in AutoCAD
• Understanding of Building Regulations Part L compliance associated with the systems above
• Use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

What happens next? If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days. If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Parv Sandhu at RPS. RPS, A Tetra Tech company : Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market‑leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace :

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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