Electrical Design Engineer
Posted 4 days 23 hours ago by Gold Group Limited
Electrical Design Engineer is needed for a large Facilities Management organisation based in Middlesbrough who are looking to employ an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in low-voltage electrical systems design, BS 7671 and IET guidance notes. The role involves preparing electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks. The successful candidate should have experience in AutoCAD and REVIT and knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems.
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contact: Hannah Baker
Job Type: Permanent
What you'll do- Prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-built energy centres and heat networks, taking a RIBA 1 brief to RIBA 4 technical design.
- Carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment.
- Perform calculations using proprietary software and understand installation and reference methods used in calculations.
- Prepare design models using AutoCAD and REVIT; utilise application-specific software such as PVSyst and Dialux.
- Prepare calculations and engineering analyses to validate simulation models and confirm design requirements/performance.
- Work within a multidisciplinary design team to produce coordinated designs with mechanical, structural/civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers.
- Support market research to identify new technology and design innovations and assess their suitability for projects.
- Support technical options appraisals to qualify best available techniques for low carbon systems.
- Prepare design/functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes.
- Lead or contribute to Design Stage Reports and customer-facing documents.
- Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design.
- Advanced level understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general).
- Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and Building Regulations.
- Good knowledge of BS 7671 and IET technical guidance notes.
- Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
- Ability to produce schematic layouts and single-line diagrams from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers).
- Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems relevant to the role.
- Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle.
- Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues related to design.
- Ability to prepare draft specifications, stage reports and tender documentation.
- Competent in AutoCAD and REVIT; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design.
Qualifications and other requirements:
- DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check required; ability to pass is essential.
- Salary £40,000 - £60,000 (based on experience).
- Company car (business use only).
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
- 5% bonus
- Private health
- Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
- Employee discount schemes with major brands
- Cycle to work scheme
- 2 CSR days per year
- Learning opportunities and professional development support
- Employee referral rewards scheme
- Access to employee networks (RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
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