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 forefrontThe 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 licencePackage
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 developmentThis 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
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year