Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Austin Fraser; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their London office. This role focuses on the Data Centre sector, where you will tackle exciting and technically challenging projects. You will support the development of innovative electrical distribution systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and client requirements. The position offers a chance to work with a global team, lead design efforts, and mentor others. With a commitment to growth and innovation, this consultancy provides a dynamic work environment that encourages professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holidays

Private Healthcare

Fantastic Pension

Share plan

Car Scheme

Professional Subscriptions paid

40% Gym membership discount

Life Assurance - 3 x Salary

Personal Accident Cover

Qualifications

• Chartered status or equivalent experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK & EU regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for electrical distribution systems.
• Lead design of data centre electrical systems and equipment.
• Provide client advice on electrical systems to meet business needs.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering

Client Communication

Technical Report Writing

Team Leadership

Electrical Distribution Systems

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Chartered status with CIBSE or IET

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Trimble (formerly Amtech)

ETAP

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Central London - Data Centres - Global Consultancy

We are currently looking for an ambitious and skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of the biggest multi-disciplined consultancies in the world. The company is one of the most recognisable consultancies who work on some of the most innovative and exciting projects in the UK.

Due to their continued growth, we are currently looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work in their London office on a permanent basis focusing on the Data Centre sector within their mission critical facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast-paced sector.

They are currently involved in numerous projects, working with co-location providers, end users and enterprise clients, both within the UK and across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the team in developing conceptual designs for electrical distribution systems from EHV, HV, MV to Low Voltage incorporating high voltage equipment, generation equipment, UPS plant, low voltage switchgear and power control and monitoring systems.
2. Provide advice to clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs.
3. Lead the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment.
4. Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
5. Produce technical specifications for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements.
6. Ensure coordination with other disciplines including Architects and Structural engineers.
7. Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
8. Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers' requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
9. Be comfortable in a client-facing role discussing technical subjects with the ability to discuss and agree client requirements.
10. Work independently and as part of their global project team.

Experience and Qualifications

1. Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered status) or equivalent experience.
2. Technical knowledge of relevant UK & EU regulations, design guides, etc.
3. IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages i.e. Trimble (formerly Amtech).
4. An understanding of the ETAP software package for HV modelling (Fault current, current flow & harmonics).
5. An understanding of the Neher-McGrath method of calculating underground cable temperatures & ampacity.
6. An understanding of the Tier classifications as defined by The Uptime Institute, TIA942 and EN50600.
7. Able to work as part of a team as well as the ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals.
8. Have understanding of working with Revit MEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
9. Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
10. Large Power (11Kv) Distribution Systems.
11. Electrical Building Load Assessments.
12. Standby Generation and UPS.
13. Fire/Voice Alarm and Security Systems.
14. Data Centres and Financial Services Establishments.
15. Lighting Design (internal and external).
16. Lifts.
17. Combined Heat and Power Plant.

Benefits

1. Hybrid working.
2. 25 days holidays.
3. Private Healthcare.
4. Fantastic Pension.
5. Share plan.
6. Car Scheme.
7. Professional Subscriptions paid.
8. 40% Gym membership discount.
9. Life Assurance - 3 x Salary.
10. Personal Accident Cover.

For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah - (url removed)