Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

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.

What experience you need

• 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 and benefits

• 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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