Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Robert Hurst Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A railway engineering firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering projects, develop electrical designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and significant railway sector experience are required. This is a full-time permanent position offering the opportunity to work on high-speed rail and electrification projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5-10 years in the railway sector.
• Familiarity with relevant safety standards and assurance processes in the rail industry.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for railway infrastructure.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings and schematics using CAD tools.
• Conduct electrical load calculations and cable sizing.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Knowledge of railway electrical systems

Communication skills

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

EPLAN

ETAP

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a strong background in railway systems to lead and support electrical engineering projects from concept to completion. You will be responsible for developing electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative rail solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for railway infrastructure or rolling stock (e.g., traction power, control systems, lighting, HVAC, earthing/bonding).
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout plans using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
• Ensure compliance with relevant railway standards (e.g., EN50126, EN50128, EN50129, BS, IEC, Network Rail standards).
• Conduct electrical load calculations, cable sizing, fault level assessments, and protection coordination studies.
• Review and approve technical documentation, specifications, and design reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil engineers, systems engineers, and clients to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Interface with external stakeholders, such as Network Rail, Transport Authorities, or rolling stock manufacturers.
• Support testing, commissioning, and validation of electrical systems on-site when required.
• Perform risk assessments and participate in hazard and operability studies (HAZOP/HAZID).

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5-10 years in the railway sector.
• Strong knowledge of railway electrical systems (e.g., traction power substations, OLE, signalling power supplies, EMC).
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Revit MEP).
• Familiarity with relevant safety standards and assurance processes in the rail industry.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it (preferred).
• Experience with BIM processes and tools (desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Tools & Software

• AutoCAD, Revit, EPLAN
• ETAP, Amtech, Dialux (for lighting)
• MS Office Suite
• Project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.)

Employment Type

Full-Time Permanent

Sectors / Projects You Might Work On

• High-speed rail
• Metro/light rail systems
• Electrification projects (OLE/third rail)
• Railway station power systems
• Rolling stock upgrades or new builds
• Signaling and communications systems