Electrical Engineer

AECOM; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an ambitious Electrical Engineer for their Belfast team. In this role, you will design electrical building services systems, prepare technical documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and has experience in a building services consultancy environment. Knowledge of UK building regulations and proficiency in BIM software are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a building services consultancy environment is essential.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and BIM is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building services systems including power distribution and lighting.
• Prepare engineering calculations and specifications.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Electrical design software proficiency

Communication and client-facing skills

Knowledge of UK and Irish building regulations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Belfast

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our established Belfast team. This role involves designing electrical building services systems, preparing engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, coordinating designs, attending meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations, identifying technical challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering work to agreed quality standards, budgets, and project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, security, and renewable energy installations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Develop electrical designs using industry-standard software and BIM platforms.
• Assist in the delivery of projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and handover.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, structural, architectural and specialist disciplines.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings as required.
• Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards and best practice guidance.
• Identify technical challenges and contribute practical engineering solutions.
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers within the team.
• Deliver work to agreed quality standards, budgets, and project programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a building services consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of UK and Irish building regulations, standards and electrical design practices.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and BIM.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address: [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.