Electrical Design engineer

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm | Friday 8:30am–4pm I’m currently working with an established business within the power generation, energy and battery storage sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Design team in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who is looking to work across a diverse range of projects involving LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, and BESS projects. The role will involve producing electrical designs, drawings and technical documentation, whilst working closely with Projects, Sales, Service, clients, DNOs and suppliers.

The Role

Designing and developing LV and HV electrical networks

Designing power generation and distribution systems

Designing DC systems for BESS projects

Producing electrical designs, drawings and technical documentation

Developing LV/HV protection schemes

Undertaking cable sizing

Preparing specifications for switchboards, transformers and other electrical equipment

Supporting multi-discipline engineering projects

Liaising with clients, DNOs and suppliers

Supporting the timely flow of technical information across projects

Carrying out site visits to support design development

Updating drawings and documentation to reflect as-built installations

Supporting the Projects, Sales and Service teams with technical requirements

Ensuring designs are produced to a high standard and with safety at the forefront

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, ideally with experience within power generation, electrical distribution, construction or a similar engineering environment. You’ll ideally have:

HND / City & Guilds Level HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or construction environment

Strong AutoCAD experience with the ability to produce accurate electrical drawings

Experience using Trimble and/or Amtech

Experience working with LV and HV electrical systems

Knowledge of electrical protection schemes and cable sizing

Experience with power generation and distribution systems would be advantageous

BESS / battery storage experience would be advantageous

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Good communication and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams

Full UK driving licence

Package

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and public holidays

Enhanced holiday entitlement with length of service

Company pension scheme with attractive employer contribution

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development opportunities

Continued investment in training and professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on varied projects across power generation, electrical distribution and energy storage with an established and growing business.