Principal Electrical Design Engineer

TechMet Ltd.; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. seeks a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical strategy for large-scale projects in Northern Ireland, with a European-wide operating footprint.

You will manage the electrical design team, ensure compliance with technical standards, and drive high-quality solutions across diverse regions. The role demands guiding multi-disciplinary teams, defining scope, budgets, and timelines, and delivering complex ELV/LV/HV systems, including solar PV, inverters, and earthing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design.
• Expertise in ELV, LV, and HV systems, including solar PV, inverters, and earthing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development and implementation of advanced electrical systems for prefabricated and commercial heating & cooling solutions.
• Adherence to technical standards, regulations, and best practices across regions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, defining project scope, budgets and timelines.
• Monitor progress to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to high standards.
• Create detailed electrical designs including power distribution, circuit design and control systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster technical growth.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Team mentorship

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solar PV design

Inverter design

Earthing systems

Job description

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Key appointment based in N Ireland with a business operating throughout Europe and with an exceptional orderbook and serious CAPEX spend.

you’ll play a pivotal engineering role in shaping the electrical strategy for overall projects. From managing the electrical design team to ensuring compliance with technical standards, you’ll lead the way in delivering exceptional solutions.

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical systems for prefabricated and commercial heating & cooling solutions.
• adherence to technical standards, regulations, and best practices across regions
• Act as the go-to expert for resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, defining project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Create detailed electrical designs, including power distribution, circuit design, and control systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and a culture of excellence.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design.
• Expertise in designing ELV, LV, and HV systems, including solar PV, inverters, and earthing systems.

Strong knowledge of UK/European technical standards, legislation, and environmental best practices.

Overall package to attract good Engineers