Graduate Electrical Engineer

Hays Building; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting engineering firm is on the lookout for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic Edinburgh office. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of high-quality MEP systems across multiple sectors, including Healthcare and Commercial. You'll be involved in all stages of electrical design, contributing to cutting-edge projects while developing your skills under the guidance of experienced engineers. With a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment that values your growth and expertise.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Regular salary reviews

Flexible working arrangements

Equipment provided for home working

Exposure to diverse projects

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems and producing detailed design calculations.
• Preparing specifications and creating design notes and reports.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

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 is a designer of high-quality MEP systems, providing a first-class service across a diversity of 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 has 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 be responsible for contributing 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 electrical systems in a consultancy environment
• Producing detailed design calculations for all aspects of electrical design
• Preparing specifications
• Creating design notes and reports
• Developing design drawings from conception to detailed design
• Participating 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 various sectors
• Experience in all or some stages of electrical design from concept to completion, under supervision
• Proficiency with digital tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech/Trimble, MS Office
• Basic knowledge 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 office
• Exposure to diverse projects and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Equipment provided for home working

What you need to do now
If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't suitable, please reach out to explore other opportunities.

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