Electrical Layout Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Layout Design Engineer to work with SP ENWL on electrical network projects up to 132 kV. The role includes producing detailed design drawings and coordinating with teams to ensure projects meet time and quality objectives. Candidates should have a HNC in Electrical Engineering, expertise in AutoCAD, and experience with 132 kV systems. The company offers various employee benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Salary details available upon request.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable layout experience.
• Good knowledge of 132 kV, 33 kV and 11/6.6 kV systems.
• Experience with electrical engineering design & practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical layouts for Major Electricity Projects.
• Ensure project designs are developed in the appropriate format.
• Provide accurate forecasts of information for projects.
• Provide accurate forecasts for projects under management.
• Manage drawing archives and the document management system.
• Produce plant layouts including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
• Develop design standards in collaboration with the team and other departments.
• Produce lighting, small power and earthing designs.
• Attend site meetings and surveys to refine layouts using standard methodologies.

Skills

Expert user of AutoCAD

Good team working and communication skills

Creative thinker

CDM familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Layout Design Engineer – Morson Talent

Join Morson Talent as an Electrical Layout Design Engineer, working with SP ENWL to deliver electrical network projects up to 132 kV. The role involves producing detailed design drawings, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality objectives.

Base Pay Range

Direct message Morson Talent for details.

The Role

Electrical Layout Designer for Capital Projects on DNO systems up to and including 132 kV, producing detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and working closely with Project Managers, Construction Engineers, and Design Engineers to achieve programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and implementing electrical layouts that deliver cost‑effective solutions for Major Electricity Projects.
• Ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format.
• Manage appropriate contractors throughout the project life cycle, liaising with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
• Provide accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control.
• Manage Drawing Archives and the Document Management System.
• Produce technical specifications for plant and associated layouts, including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
• Develop and agree on appropriate design standards for electrical layouts with the layout team and other departments.
• Produce Lighting, Small Power and earthing designs.
• Attend Option Approval Group site meetings and other site surveys to develop electrical layouts using the Standard Solutions Methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and demonstrable layout experience.
• Expert user of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of 132 kV, 33 kV and 11/6.6 kV systems and substations, including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits.
• Experience with electrical engineering design & practices and a good understanding of the electricity distribution business.
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Creative thinker, able to pre‑empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change.
• Capable of drawing accurately to scale using model and paper space, layering, etc., and manipulating views effectively.
• Able to produce plans and elevations from site measurements or archive drawings.

What SP ENWL Offer

• 26 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Employee rewards portal offering discounts on well‑known brands
• A market‑leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

To apply, please contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation if you are not yet ready to apply.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution