Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established railway electrical services provider is seeking a Junior Electrical Design Engineer or CAD Technician to join their design team in Derby. This role offers an excellent opportunity for practical design experience and professional growth in the rail industry. Ideal candidates will have expertise in CAD software, specifically Bentley MicroStation, and a keen interest in low voltage electrical designs. This position supports a development pathway with mentorship, structured training, and long-term career progression.

Benefits

Funded training

Clear development pathway

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior engineers on live rail projects.
• Contribute to the delivery of LV electrical and communications designs.

Skills

Experience producing 2D technical drawings using CAD software

Strong attention to detail

Genuine interest in rail engineering

Good communication skills

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering

Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

Are you a Junior Electrical Design Engineer or CAD Technician looking to build a long-term career in the UK rail industry?

Do you enjoy producing design and want to develop your understanding of low voltage electrical and communications systems across rail infrastructure projects?

Salary: £28,000 to £37,500 DOE
Location: Derby, minimum of 3-4 days in the office per week

A well-established railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a Junior Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Technician to join its growing in-house design team based in Derby.

This role has been deliberately designed to suit two profiles: a Junior Engineer at the early stages of their career, or an experienced CAD Technician who wants to specialise in rail and develop their technical knowledge. You will work closely with senior engineers on live rail projects, contributing to the delivery of LV electrical and communications designs for stations and trackside environments, while receiving hands‑on mentorship and structured development.

Essential skills & experience

• Experience producing 2D technical drawings using CAD software, ideally Bentley MicroStation
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work
• Genuine interest in rail engineering
• Prior experience creating low voltage electrical designs or drawings
• Ability to work from the Derby office to support learning and collaboration
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Essential for Junior Engineer applicants

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and willingness to learn industry standards
• Minimum 1 year of low voltage electrical design experience

Essential for CAD Technician applicants

• Strong CAD capability with confidence producing accurate technical drawings
• Interest in understanding the engineering intent behind designs
• MicroStation experience
• Previous experience working in a ProjectWise environment is highly advantageous

Desirable skills

• Exposure to Network Rail standards and procedures
• Experience working on rail, infrastructure or engineering projects
• Willingness to develop skills in design calculations and technical documentation

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive rail design team that is committed to developing talent. Whether you are a Junior Engineer looking to build practical design experience or a CAD Technician keen to grow into the engineering side of rail, this role offers a clear development pathway, funded training and long‑term career progression.

If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch with Emily Atkins at for a confidential discussion.

Required Qualifications

• None