Senior Electrical Engineer (Critical Systems)

ARUP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Electrical Engineer in a role that combines innovation and leadership. You will lead the design of critical systems for diverse projects, including data centers and healthcare facilities. With a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills while contributing to socially meaningful work. This position offers a unique chance to influence project outcomes and shape the future of engineering in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Accident Insurance

Income Protection Cover

Flexible Benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-graduate experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in leading electrical design for critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for systems from concept to construction.
• Coordinate design analysis and optimize systems with the team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design of Electrical Data Centre Topologies

Leadership

Technical Report Writing

Collaboration

Education

Professional Registration with Engineering Institution

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

ETAP Power Modelling Software

CDEGs Software

Amtech Cable Sizing Software

Job description

Job Title – Senior Electrical Engineer (Critical Systems)

Location: London

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Arup’s Critical Systems Team is a global network of Architects, Engineers and Specialist Consultants working with the largest and most innovative businesses in the sector. Whilst many projects are Data Centre focused, there are lots of opportunities for involvement in other Critical Facility projects including Healthcare and life sciences.

Our clients include developers, enterprise users, edge, retail and wholesale colocation providers, and all the major hyperscale cloud services providers.

Our London team delivers projects across the UK, Europe, India, and Africa. Our unique delivery model of Engineered Architecture co-locates Arup’s Architects, Engineers and specialists as one project team which improves collaboration and coordination. In these highly serviced buildings, our Architects appreciate that the engineering must lead the design and the architecture follows the function - although there is room for design flair and innovation.

This is a very exciting role, for which we would expect the successful candidate to have eight years of post-graduate experience. We are looking for a candidate who currently acts as an electrical discipline lead and is looking to continue to deliver projects whilst developing into a technical specialist or leadership position with the support and mentoring of our large and expanding team over time. You will be given the support to develop a wide range of skills over different project types, locations, and clients. This role can be as diverse as your ambitions dictate.

Remit:

1. Working under minimal supervision, you’ll identify when you need the support of those you work with to complete tasks and assignments.
2. Leading the development of design for systems or sub-systems from concept through construction.
3. Coordinating the design analysis and working with the team to optimise systems.
4. Inputting to the production of models, drawings, reports and specifications.
5. Developing others and supporting their development through guidance, training and feedback.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for a candidate who:

1. Is professionally registered with a relevant engineering institution.
2. Has a background in design of different electrical data centre topologies from a range of end clients.
3. Is familiar with Revit and has experience of: SCAFF calculations using ETAP power modelling software; Earthing studies / calculations utilising CDEGs software; protection device coordination studies; using Amtech Cable sizing software; authoring technical reports and feasibility studies; specifying main plant items (Switchboards / Generators / UPS).

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski ([e-mail]) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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Closing date: 15th May 2025