Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday

Healthcare scheme

Life and critical illness cover

Contributory pension

Cycle to work

Team socials

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer for a Leeds-based role in a Building Services consultancy. You will support electrical design across feasibility to detailed coordination, under senior guidance, and gain full professional development.

We offer a 40-hour week, permanent full-time position, and a salary range £25,000–£40,000. Training on Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD is provided, with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent, or apprenticeship-trained electrician.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Willingness to learn Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design, size and select electrical systems using relevant calculation software.
• Incorporate sustainable technologies into electrical designs.
• Produce 3D models, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Prepare load calculations and support utility connection applications.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and attend meetings.
• Undertake feasibility studies and site surveys.

Skills

Electrical design

Amtech

Relux

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Apprenticeship-trained electrician

Tools

Amtech

Relux

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £40,000

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join an established Building Services Consultancy based in Leeds. This role would suit either a Graduate Electrical Engineer or an Apprenticeship-trained Electrician looking to move into a professional electrical building services design environment. You will have the opportunity to build on your existing electrical services knowledge, work alongside an experienced design team and receive full support with your professional development.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Electrical Design Engineers on a wide range of projects across various sectors, delivering building services designs from feasibility through to detailed and fully coordinated design for installation purposes, across RIBA Stages 0-5. The primary focus will be the design of electrical building services, including:

• LV distribution
• Lighting
• Small power
• Fire and security systems

Training and support will be provided on design software including Amtech and Relux, alongside Revit and AutoCAD.

You will work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers and Revit Technicians as part of a multi-disciplinary team, producing detailed and sustainable building services designs in both 2D and 3D environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, size and select electrical systems using relevant calculation software
• Incorporate sustainable technologies into electrical designs
• Produce 3D models, drawings, specifications and reports
• Prepare load calculations and support utility connection applications
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines
• Work to relevant industry guidance, British Standards and Building Regulations
• Attend client, design team and project meetings
• Undertake feasibility studies and site surveys

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent, or
• An apprenticeship-trained electrician with relevant City & Guilds qualifications
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• A willingness and ability to learn design software including Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD
• An interest in developing a long-term career within Building Services

Personal Qualities

• Keen to learn and develop
• Confident asking questions and seeking guidance
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach
• Good communication skills
• Hard-working and professional attitude

Training & Development

Full training and mentoring will be provided by experienced Design Engineers, with further education support available where required, including:

• HNC
• HND
• Degree-level study
• IET professional membership
• CIBSE professional membership

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills and build a long-term career in Electrical Building Services Design.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40-hour working week
• Full support and guidance for professional development
• 33 days' holiday (25 days + 8 statutory days)
• Healthcare scheme, including support towards optometry, dental and other healthcare services
• Life and critical illness cover
• Contributory pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Easily accessible Nottingham office with good public transport links
• Team socials and events