Senior Electrical Design Engineer

A leading engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical power systems is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience to support continued growth across multiple projects.

This Senior Electrical Design Engineer role offers a high level of technical responsibility, long-term career progression and the opportunity to help shape the future of the engineering function.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical designs from concept through to project delivery, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer include

Design and specification of electrical installations up to 33kV

Electrical system modelling including load calculations, fault level assessments and protection coordination

Development of technical specifications for electrical equipment

Ensuring designs and site activities comply with relevant standards and regulations

Communicating design solutions through meetings, reports and technical drawings

Acting as the technical representative in client and contractor meetings

Conducting site surveys, inspections and monitoring on-site activities

Managing project delivery with a focus on budget and cost control

Producing detailed technical reports and maintaining accurate records

Mainly office based with site visits when required

Experience & Qualifications Required

Ideally Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (HND/HNC minimum essential)

5+ years’ experience in electrical design

IET registration or a commitment to achieve registration

Experience using electrical modelling software such as Amtech, ETAP, PowerFactory or similar

Familiarity with relevant electrical standards and regulations

Strong professional report-writing skills

Basic AutoCAD proficiency

Experience in utilities or connections-related projects

Benefits

Salary £60,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Plus Company Car or Car Allowance (£550 / month)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Gym subsidy

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Corporate benefits and discounts

Future opportunity to build and lead a team

Please apply, or to find out more about this Senior Electrical Design Engineer position, contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment.

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