LV Electrical Design Engineer Rail

Carrington West; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway SME is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to produce low voltage designs for various rail infrastructure projects. You will apply your expertise in MicroStation and UK rail standards while working on projects like station schemes and signalling power. The role is based in Derby with a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000. This is an excellent opportunity for technical growth in a supportive setting that values your contributions from day one.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the UK rail sector.
• Strong background in low voltage electrical design.
• Essential proficiency in MicroStation to produce designs immediately.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality low voltage electrical designs for rail projects.
• Work on station systems, signalling power and E&P works.
• Manage design workload independently.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineer in UK rail sector

Low voltage electrical design

MicroStation expertise

Cable sizing calculations

Network Rail standards knowledge

Independent workload management

Tools

MicroStation

ETAP

Trimble

Job description

Are you a Low Voltage Electrical Design Engineer with UK rail experience who can produce designs in MicroStation and contribute immediately? Do you enjoy solving practical engineering problems and working hands–on across LV station systems, signalling power and E&P works?

Salary: GBP40,000 to GBP50,000 DOE
Location: Derby, in office 3 days per week.

A well–established SME railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a permanent Electrical Design Engineer to join its busy in–house design team based in Derby.

Due to key project demands, this business is seeking an experienced and capable Electrical Design Engineer who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. You will play a key role in producing high–quality low voltage electrical designs across a range of rail infrastructure projects, including station schemes, signalling power and E&P works.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the UK rail sector
• Strong background in low voltage electrical design (e.g. station systems, points heating, signalling power)
• Experience doing cable sizing calculations
• Essential proficiency in MicroStation ability to produce designs from day one
• Experience working to Network Rail standards, processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage your own design workload

Desirable skills

• Experience using ETAP/Trimble
• Familiarity with BIM processes and 3D modelling
• Previous experience as a CRE
• SISS comms design experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing railway SME where low voltage electrical design is central to the business and where your technical contribution will be valued from day one. You’ll work in a supportive environment with clear progression and the chance to develop your career long–term.

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