Electrical Lighting Design Engineer – Infrastructure & Transit

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer – Lighting Design Specialist to support multidisciplinary design projects across built environment and transport sectors. The role focuses on interior and exterior lighting systems and their integration with wider project design.

You will work with internal teams, project managers, engineers and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs while supporting safe, coordinated project delivery. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in the use of industry-wide software for electrical/lighting calculations and design.
• An understanding of multidisciplinary design issues associated with the built environment.
• HNC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed designs for multidisciplinary projects, ensuring outputs are technically robust and appropriate to project requirements.
• Follow established procedures and project controls throughout delivery to support quality, consistency and compliance.
• Interface with other disciplines and external engineers to ensure multidisciplinary designs are coordinated, integrated and effectively developed.
• Contribute technical expertise to project-specific tasks and support the delivery of engineering solutions across a range of schemes.
• Provide updates to senior engineers, technical leads and project management teams on project progress and key issues.
• Apply relevant health and safety requirements to support the wellbeing of staff and others affected by SYSTRA’s work.
• Support the development of innovative ideas and contribute to business improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Continue to build your professional capability in line with SYSTRA’s expectations and your chosen professional body.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s values by contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment.

Skills

Electrical design

Lighting calculations

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Continuous development

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lighting design software

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer – Lighting Design Specialist to support multidisciplinary design projects across built environment and transport sectors. The role focuses on interior and exterior lighting systems and their integration with wider project design.

You will work with internal teams, project managers, engineers and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs while supporting safe, coordinated project delivery. Hybrid working is offered.