Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Hays Construction and Property; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An up-and-coming consulting engineering firm is on the lookout for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-end projects across various sectors, ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of electrical systems. With a focus on professional development, the company provides a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package. If you're passionate about delivering innovative electrical designs and eager to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular salary reviews

Flexible working arrangements

Equipment provided for home working

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Building Services or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical design from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems within a consultancy environment.
• Producing detailed design calculations and specifications.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Building Services/Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Amtech/Trimble

MS Office

Job description

Your new company
A forward-thinking, up-and-coming organisation of consulting engineers specialising in all aspects of building services. Our client designs high-quality MEP systems, providing a first-class service across various industry sectors including Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and more. This organisation is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with industry experience to join their expanding Edinburgh office. The company boasts a low staff turnover rate and offers opportunities to work on interesting, challenging, and high-end projects.

Your new role
As a graduate electrical engineer, you will assist your team in ensuring the sustainability, efficiency, and safety of electrical systems across various building types. You will contribute to electrical design across a range of projects, working closely with the electrical team. Your duties will include designing and delivering electrical design outputs such as drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Designing building electrical systems within a consultancy environment
• Producing detailed design calculations for electrical systems
• Preparing specifications
• Creating design notes and reports
• Developing design drawings from conception to detailed design
• Participating actively in all project stages from feasibility to completion across multiple sectors

What you'll need to succeed

• An accredited Building Services/Electrical Engineering degree or higher qualification
• Working towards chartership
• Passion and willingness to deliver electrical building services designs across sectors
• Experience in all or some stages of electrical design from concept to completion, under supervision
• Knowledge of digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech/Trimble, MS Office
• Basic understanding of technical and legislative requirements for electrical services
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Regular salary reviews
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working with no minimum days in the office
• Exposure to diverse projects and learning opportunities from experienced engineers
• Equipment provided for home working

What you need to do now
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