Jobs in Didsbury

Electrical Design Engineer
Manchester, UK
About Edina
Established in 1985, Edina is a leading international power generation specialist, delivering low-carbon, cost-effective energy and battery storage solutions. Using diverse fuel sources like biogas, natural gas and landfill gas, Edina supports clients in improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and achieving net zero goals.
With over 200 professionals and global operations, Edina combines innovative technology, in-house manufacturing, and strong customer values, including sustainability, flexibility, and integrity, to provide reliable, tailored power solutions and exceptional after-sales support across public and industrial sectors.
At the core of our operations is a commitment to excellence and responsibility, where safety is our top priority, and our company values guide every decision we make:
People – Our staff are our core asset. Individually and collectively, they are critical to the success of our vision.
Organisation – We are engaged, loyal, and accountable in achieving our goals.
Work – Working safely is not just a policy, it is our responsibility.
Ethics – We embrace honesty, integrity, and respect, doing the right thing every time.
Reputation – We strive for excellence in our processes, enabling us to achieve best-in-class industry standards.
We are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and public holidays
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Company pension scheme with an attractive employer contribution percentage
- Private healthcare scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Career development opportunities
- Continued investment in employee training to further enhance knowledge, expertise and creativity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified Electrical Design Engineer to join our Design team and support the delivery of engineering projects through the production of electrical designs, drawings and technical documentation.
You will be joining a collaborative team, working across projects involving LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, as well as supporting the Projects, Sales and Service departments.
So, if you are looking for a position where you can apply your electrical engineering experience across a range of projects, read on and apply today.
The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will design and develop LV and HV electrical networks, power generation and distribution systems, as well as DC systems for BESS projects.
You will produce electrical designs and technical documentation, develop LV/HV protection schemes, undertake cable sizing and prepare specifications for switchboards, transformers and other electrical equipment.
Working closely with colleagues, clients, DNOs and suppliers, you will support multi-discipline projects, helping to maintain the timely flow of technical information and carrying out site visits to support design progress and as-built updates.
About You
To be considered as an Electrical Design Engineer, you will need:
- To hold a City & Guilds Level HND - Electrical Engineering
- At a minimum, five years’ experience within a construction or engineering background
- To have proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience using it to produce accurate electrical drawings
- To have demonstrable experience with Trimble and/or Amtech
- To have effective IT skills and competence in the use of Microsoft Office Packages
- To hold a full current driving licence
Hours of Work: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - Thurs, and 8:30am - 4:00pm Friday.
Other organisations may call this role Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer, LV/HV Design Engineer, or Electrical Power Systems Engineer.
The closing date for applications is 4:00pm on Wednesday 28th October 2026.
Due to a fast-moving market, applications may be filled on short notice, and the deadline date may be brought to a close early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are an employer committed to equal opportunities, and our company is sponsored. (This position may not meet the requirements for sponsorship.)
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