Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Greater Manchester-Didsbury
£40,000 – £60,000 + Company car & 5% Bonus
Brief
Electrical Design Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Manchester who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Electrical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems design (general), of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes and prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks.
The successful candidate must have experience in AutoCAD and REVIT and have knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems.
Benefits
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
Salary of £40,000-£60,000 based on experience.
A 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 shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
What the role entails:
Some of the main duties of the Electrical Design Engineer will include:
To 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.
To carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment
To carry out calculations using proprietary software and understand various installation and reference methods used in calculations.
To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD and REVIT
To utilise application specific software, such as PVSyst and Dialux
Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with mechanical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques for low carbon systems
Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
With support from colleagues, understand and comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design What experience you need to be the successful Electrical Design Engineer:
An advanced level of understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general)
Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
Good knowledge of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes.
Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
Can produce schematic layouts and single line diagrams for electrical systems from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers)
Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems in context to the role.
Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle
Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
Excellent communication skills – written, oral etcThis role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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