Senior Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing low voltage electrical distribution systems, producing detailed calculations, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You'll engage in both office-based design work and site visits, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment and advance their career within a leading consultancy. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience aligned with Incorporated Engineer status with IET or CIBSE.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical design calculations and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure coordinated drawings.
• Lead electrical design for new builds and refurbishments.

Skills

Electrical Design Calculations

Amtech

AutoCAD

Electrical Building Services Design

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building Services Software

Job description

Job Description

Do you have experience designing low voltage electrical distribution systems from incoming supply to final circuits in accordance with BS7671?

Are you proficient in using Amtech for electrical calculations and AutoCAD for reviewing or producing design drawings?

Have you previously worked on both new build and refurbishment projects, including conducting on-site surveys and inspections?

If your answer is yes to the above, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity

Our client is currently seeking a talented and driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client's industry-leading building services team. With a strong reputation for excellence across all sectors of the built environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, working on high-impact projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Producing detailed electrical design calculations, sketches, and specifications in line with project requirements.
• Collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure coordinated and accurate drawings.
• Supporting the survey, design, specification, and contract administration stages of various projects, working closely with an Electrical Associate.
• Undertaking a blend of office-based design work, project administration, site visits, and surveys.
• Leading the electrical design of building services systems for both new builds and refurbishment projects.
• Contributing to feasibility studies and participating in concept and scheme design development.
• Attending design team and project coordination meetings.
• Inspecting and reporting on existing electrical building services installations.
• Using relevant Building Services software tools to carry out design calculations and performance analysis.
• Ensuring all designs comply with current health, safety, and legislative requirements.
• Producing marked-up drawings or directing CAD technicians to prepare detailed design drawings.
• Selecting and specifying products, equipment, and installation standards suitable for contractor pricing and implementation.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience aligned with the requirements for Incorporated Engineer status with IET or CIBSE.
• A strong understanding of electrical building services design principles from concept through to detailed stages (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A).
• Low voltage distribution systems (to BS7671)
• Internal, external, and emergency lighting (CIBSE Lighting Guides)
• Small and fixed power systems
• Power supplies for mechanical services
• Fire alarm and detection systems
• ICT structured cabling and associated containment systems
• Proficiency in using Amtech for electrical design calculations.
• The ability to read, interpret, and review design drawings in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L compliance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and relevant building services design software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain complex concepts clearly.
• This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, technically focused environment and is looking to grow within a leading consultancy.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers career progression, allowing you to continuously expand your skillset and become part of a collaborative team of Electrical Engineering specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you, so apply now or contact Mark Wilkins via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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