Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,818 - 80,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 8%

25 days leave

Death in service

Membership subscription

Hybrid work

EV purchase plan

Career growth

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge to lead electrical design across diverse projects within a leading building services consultancy.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with architects and external teams, produce high‑quality designs, calculations, and documents, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining design integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in building services consultancy.
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET).
• Experience delivering electrical design across varied project types.
• Proficiency in CAD and Revit; good client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for diverse projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional growth.
• Produce detailed calculations, specs and drawings to industry standards.
• Communicate design strategies clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Documentation

Client liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam

IES/Amtech/Dialux/Relux

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (240265) Cambridge, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum + Hybrid, Flexibility, Leading Client

Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? My client, a leading building services engineering consultancy, is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to innovative design development.

With a competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000, this role offers excellent career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000.
• Pension scheme with 8% company contribution.
• 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Death in service insurance.
• Payment of one professional membership subscription.
• Hybrid work environment for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle purchase scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
• Continued personal development and training opportunities.

Day-to-Day

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for a variety of projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project coordination.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of electrical engineering design solutions across various projects and sectors.
• Develop detailed engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings in line with industry standards and internal quality procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate design information throughout all project stages.
• Act as a key point of coordination between engineering teams and in‑house or external Revit/CAD teams.
• Present technical design solutions that meet client briefs and project performance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of project deliverables and report progress to line managers or project managers.
• Identify and communicate project risks, technical issues, or client feedback to senior team members.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Support and mentor junior engineers and designers within the engineering team.
• Provide guidance on technical design development and best practice engineering solutions.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent engineering standards and design quality across projects.
• Foster collaborative working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with clients, architects, and other members of the external design team.
• Present technical solutions and design strategies clearly to project stakeholders.Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project partners.
• Identify opportunities for future business development through project relationships.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years of experience within a building services engineering consultancy.
• Working towards or holding relevant professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering engineering design across a range of project types and sectors.
• Strong understanding of project coordination and multidisciplinary design environments.
• Practical experience supporting project delivery across public and private sector projects.
• Proficiency in industry design and modelling tools, including:
  • CAD and Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • IES or Amtech, EOM, Dialux, and Relux software packages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical reports.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and design teams.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks across multiple projects.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within project teams.

If you are a driven and experienced Electrical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a forward‑thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.