Intermediate Electrical Designer (Building Services)

BSV Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BSV Recruitment Ltd in Southampton is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing building services consultancy. Youll take on greater responsibility for electrical design and collaborate with senior engineers, clients, architects and other designers.

Youll develop concepts through to construction, perform calculations, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while working toward professional registration with a recognised body.

Qualifications

• Degree or an equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Several years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in commercial/building environments; design calculations and documentation.
• Familiarity with British Standards and Building Regulations; design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building services designs from concept through to construction.
• Undertake load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop and fault current calculations.
• Develop lighting, small power, emergency lighting and distribution designs.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Attend project and design meetings and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering / Building Services qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative building services consultancy. Youll work on a diverse range of projects, taking greater responsibility for electrical design while working closely with senior engineers, clients, architects and other members of the design team.

Youll have the opportunity to build on your existing technical experience, take ownership of elements of projects and develop the skills required to progress towards a senior engineering role.

What Youll Do

• Develop electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake electrical calculations, including load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop and fault current calculations.
• Develop lighting and small power designs, emergency lighting and electrical distribution systems.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical reports.
• Use relevant design software to develop and coordinate electrical systems.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Attend project and design meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants.
• Undertake site surveys and inspections where required.
• Review technical information, drawings and contractor submissions.
• Support the delivery of projects to programme, budget and required technical standards.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and graduates where appropriate.

What Youll Need

Were looking for an electrical engineer with solid building services experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility and develop their career within a consultancy environment.

Youll ideally have:

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Several years experience in electrical building services design.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems within commercial and/or other building environments.
• Experience with electrical design calculations and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance.
• Experience using relevant design and drafting software, such as AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients and project teams.
• An interest in progressing towards professional registration with CIBSE, IET or an equivalent professional body.

What Were Looking For

The successful candidate will be technically capable, proactive and commercially aware, with the confidence to take ownership of their work while knowing when to seek support from more senior colleagues.

Youll have the opportunity to work on varied projects, broaden your technical knowledge and play an increasingly important role in project delivery.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who is ready to move beyond supporting projects and start taking greater ownership of electrical design, coordination and client interaction.

If youre looking for your next step towards becoming a senior electrical engineer, wed be keen to hear from you.

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