Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location:

Northampton
Sector:
Building Services Engineering

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-time
Salary: DOE - £30,000 - £60,000

Role Overview
An opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join an established building services design team, working on a range of projects from concept through to construction and handover. The role offers exposure to technically varied schemes and close collaboration with mechanical, BIM and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Produce electrical building services designs from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 5
Design systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and earthing
Prepare electrical calculations, reports, specifications and detailed design drawings
Develop lighting layouts and support energy-efficient and compliant lighting design
Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, BIM teams and other disciplines
Support design development with a focus on buildability, cost and programme
Attend design and coordination meetings and contribute to technical discussions
Respond to technical queries during construction and provide site support when required
Ensure designs comply with current standards and regulations (BS 7671, Building Regulations, CDM)
Assist with value engineering and sustainable design solutions

Skills & Experience
Essential

Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
Experience in electrical building services design
Strong understanding of power, lighting and life safety systems
Ability to produce calculations and coordinated design information
Experience using AutoCAD and Revit
Good communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable

Experience working on design and build projects
Familiarity with BIM Level 2 processes
Experience using lighting design software (e.g. Dialux, Relux)
Understanding of energy-efficient and low carbon electrical systems
Working towards Chartered Engineer status

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Exposure to a broad range of technically challenging projects
Clear progression to Senior or Lead Electrical Engineer roles
Support with training and professional development
Stable workload within a collaborative design environment