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Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Stockton - on - Tees

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

An established and growing electrical and automation engineering business, operating within the marine, renewable energy, and offshore sectors, is seeking experienced Electrical Design Engineers to join their Teesside-based team.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in the full project lifecycle - from initial concept through to commissioning and final documentation - delivering engineered solutions for global projects.

• Produce design documentation, including functional design specs, FAT/SIT/SAT procedures, and basis of design.

• Generate detailed design documents such as electrical schematics, GA drawings, cabinet/panel layouts, I/O lists, 3D models, BoMs, cause & effect matrices, and FMECA.

• Liaise with Purchasing to prepare RFQs and technical specifications.

• Support Production with technical queries and as-built documentation.

• Carry out factory acceptance testing and site commissioning where required.

• Compile project close-out documents including O&M manuals and spare parts lists.

• Proficiency in E-Plan, 3D modelling, and simulation platforms.

• Experience designing systems from concept through to commissioning, including PLC/SCADA, power generation/distribution, and variable speed drives.

• Background in marine and offshore/subsea systems is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with control and automation software is an advantage.

• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Marine, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday

• Opportunities for paid overtime

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising with service)

• 4% employer pension contribution

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Pannell at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).

*Long term contract role*
*Inside IR35*
*Hybrid working*

PURPOSE

o To act as the Designer for Capital projects on Electricity North West Ltd's system up to and including 132kV. To manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life including, but not limited to, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning and final handover.
o Working closely with the Project Manger, Construction Managers (and Construction Engineers) and Design Manager to ensure that all 132/33kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme. Outputs reported from the programme form Key Performance Indicators to the Company's regulators.
o To ensure business processes and systems are aligned to obtain maximum performance, and that all projects / are managed on appropriate Company systems.
o Must establish and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to change, being able to respond rapidly and develop creative solutions.



PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

o Accountable for developing and implementation design strategies that deliver cost effective solutions for the execution of project management associated with major electricity projects.
o Responsible for leading the design to ensure that projects are developed in the appropriate and consistent format carrying out substation design work on projects associated with the Capital programme.
o Management of appropriate contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
o Assessment, development and introduction of new Equipment, and Techniques, associated with Transmission Substation Plant, Protection, and Control schemes.
o Responsible for the providing accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control
o Acting as Electricity North West Ltd's engineer for witness and acceptance of equipment Factory Acceptance Tests
o Production of technical specifications for all plant and equipment used on Grid & Primary major projects
o Responsible for developing, and agreeing with other departments, appropriate design standards
o Responsible for the Calculation of Protection Settings


KEY MEASURES AND TARGETS (Performance Indicators)

o Develop project designs within agreed dates.
o Manage project designs within agreed budgets and programmes.
o Provide information that is used in Value of Work forecasts for portfolio of projects to required timescales and accuracy.


KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Internal & External)

Operating effectively as part of the Grid and Primary Design team the post holder will forge strong working relationships with other team members within G&P Design, Electricity North West and Client organisations.

On a day to day basis, the post holder will liaise with:
o Other departments or business functions.
o Internal customers, particularly with regard to updates on Capital programmes, performance measures and budget forecasts.
o External customers and organisations.


DIMENSIONS (e.g. Direct Budget, Number of Direct Reports, Capex Influence, Opex Influence)

o Reports directly to the Design Manager/Design Team Leader.
o Budget: Will have responsibility for the design aspects of a portfolio of projects to the value of £1 -£20m/year depending on grade.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (e.g. Specific industry or technical / professional / educational qualifications, key competencies, skills, behaviours or experience needed to satisfy full requirements of the role)

o Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, ideally degree qualified leading to chartered status.
o Good Knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits and protection
o Experienced with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business
o Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects
o Good team working and communication skills and able to manage a range of internal staff, partners, consultants and contractors
o Creative thinker, able to pre-empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change
o Experience of Autocad, MS Office, in particular Excel
o Ideally some experience in Power Systems Software and Power System and Protection Calculations
o Familiar with Sub Station Access

This is a diversified and future-proof maritime group, leading the way in sustainability.

With a fleet of over 160 seagoing vessels in dry bulk, container transport, chemical tankers, offshore wind, and oil tankers, we develop low-carbon solutions across all our divisions.

Their focus lies in large-scale marine and industrial applications powered by hydrogen or ammonia, showcased through our various brands.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Owns the electrical design of the product.

Review and approve electrical designs to ensure compliance.

Together with procurement team, work closely with the selected supplier base to ensure outstanding design quality.

Producing and updating CAD drawings – Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Termination Diagrams, Cable Routing Diagrams, Equipment Layouts.

Create BOMs for the projects you are involved with, making sure these are kept up to date and made available to other teams.

Select appropriate electrical components, cables, and connectors to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the hydrogen fuel systems.

Liaise with H2 systems software developers to ensure electrical components and systems integrate with control systems.

Create and maintain Cable Schedules and Equipment Lists.

Design vehicle/engine harnesses, including instrumentation harnesses, assemble harnesses/ instrumentation to vehicles/engines/ test cells, and hardware.

Participate in design reviews, providing insights and recommendations to optimize the integration of electrical systems into the overall design.

Maintaining a level of safety within your designs and in your day-to-day tasks.

Ensure that the Workshop/Electrical Supervisor is kept involved at all stages regarding changes and developments.

Support the procurement team to source electrical components and materials, ensuring they meet quality and performance requirements.

Discuss updates/changes with electrical workshop team.

Assist in the testing and validation of electrical systems, troubleshooting issues and implementing design improvements as needed.

Liaise with regulatory bodies

Ensure marine industry standards and regulations are adhered to.

Liaise with other departments to ensure legal compliance/project compatibility.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, systems engineers to integrate electrical systems into hydrogen fuel systems for marine applications.

Work with the Principal and Chief Engineers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while meeting technical and quality standards.

Maintain detailed records of work, track changes with applicable documentation.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Degree in electrical engineer/design
li>Proven 3-5 years’ experience in designing electrical systems for complex projects. < i>Strong knowledge of marine industry knowledge of rules and regulations
• Experience of liaising with regulatory bodies
• Reviewing and approving electrical designs to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of control systems
• Proficiency in using electrical design software and tools to create schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering Principals, circuit design, and electrical components.
• Familiarity with marine standards and regulations related to electrical systems and applications.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey technical information.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with hydrogen fuel systems or other alternative energy technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to handle some client interaction.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers.
• Experience using AutoCAD or other 2/3D systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

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Electrical Design Engineer - M&E Contractor - Thurrock
Salary: Up to 75,000 + Package (DOE)
Start: ASAP
TRIbuild Solutions are working with a leading M&E contractor based in Thurrock, seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team. With a strong pipeline of work across commercial and residential sectors, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional looking to take the next step in their career.
The Role:
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical systems across a range of commercial and residential projects. You'll be responsible for producing high-quality design solutions, collaborating closely with clients, architects, and other disciplines to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed electrical design solutions from concept to construction stage.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Attend site meetings and carry out site inspections when necessary.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Proven experience working on commercial and residential projects.
• Proficient in design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Amtech, Dialux/Relux).
• Strong understanding of current electrical regulations (BS7671, etc.).

Electrical Design Engineer

Peterborough

Salary : Up to £50k (Potentially more DOE)

Working hours : 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (Flexible hours with early/late start/finish), Hybrid up to 4 days per week

The Company :

Our client is a leading design consultancy with a rich, century old history. With numerous well-regarded businesses falling under their umbrella and sites all across the UK, they are well placed to provide design and support across diverse industries including FMCG, Utilities and Nuclear.

With hundreds of skilled Engineers and support staff working with them, they support on exciting and wide-ranging projects from upgrades to sites, to completely new sites from brown field starts.

Due to a change within their well sized design team, they’re currently looking for two experienced Electrical Design Engineers to join them. This could be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to diversify their experience and work within a truly supportive and intellectually curious team of Design Engineers on cradle to grave projects.

The Role:

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will work on varied projects from initial sales enquiry. This could range from internal upgrades to manufacturing/processing sites to whole new sites.

Day to day responsibilities will include;

• Cable sizing
• Cable block diagrams
• Wiring layouts
• Creating electrical schematics
• Control panel design and redesign
• Safety circuits
• Producing BOM’s
• Produce own BOM’s
• Perfoming Risk assessments to BS EN ISO 13849/60261

Qualifications and experience :

• Recognised Electrical qualification ideally at HNC/HND level and above
• Experienced with AutoCAD Electrical or similar package
• A positive, teamwork attitude
• Ability to do cable calculations
• Significant previous experience of electrical design/control panel design 
• Good communicator with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Independent and confident in your abilities

The Benefits:

In return, our client is offering the successful Electrical Design Engineer a competitive package including;

• Salary up to £50k
• Hybrid role up to 4 days from home (after initial probation period)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday
• Paid overtime

How to Apply :

If you are a motivated and experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Electrical Design Engineer - Grid & Primary Design

Location: Salford, Manchester

Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid working with flexibility.

Salary: 62,145 - 68,340 based on experience


At Electricity North West, we power the lives of 5 million people across the North West. As we invest in the future of the region's infrastructure, we're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Grid and Primary Design team. If you're passionate about electrical design and want to shape how our grid evolves to meet future demands, we want to hear from you.

The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering substation design solutions up to and including 132kV. Working on major capital projects, you'll manage the design process from concept to completion, collaborating closely with project managers, construction engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Lead substation design for Grid and Primary capital projects (up to 132kV).

Produce and implement cost-effective design strategies from outline to detailed design.

Develop technical specifications and protection setting calculations.

Act as ENWL's engineer for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of equipment.

Manage contractors and liaise with project and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure projects meet key milestone deadlines and regulatory KPIs.

Contribute to design standards and innovate using new techniques and equipment.

What We're Looking For?

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (degree preferred, ideally working towards Chartered status).

Strong technical knowledge of 132kV, 33kV, 11/6.6kV systems, substations, and protection.

Experience in design engineering within the electricity distribution or utilities sector.

Understanding of CDM regulations and project safety.

Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Excel, and (ideally) power systems software.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage design budgets and deliver to timescales.

Apply now to join a company driving innovation in the power sector.

Bored of the usual Electrical Design Engineer roles?

London is full of design consultancies and contractors. There are few in-house opportunities.

What about property consultancy?

What's in place:

An established team of M&E design engineers completing schemes which are typically refurbishment, upgrades and extensions.

You'll be working across commercial, industrial, mixed-use, education and a limited amount of resi projects. The best bit; you'll be making buildings more relevant to their users, more sustainable; basically better places to be. That has to be better than spec builds or schemes that are out of date before completion!

They're expecting you to be:

• Familiar with all aspects of electrical building services design.
• Happy writing specifications, carrying out surveys, and producing drawings using Revit.
• Fluency of IES, SBEM and Part L requirements.
• Knowledgeable about UK design regs and standards.

What you'll need:

• At least three years post-qualification experience working as an Electrical Design Engineer.
• Experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Desire to become Chartered

What's in it for you?

You'll be based in lovely offices in Holburn, London, and benefit from a company that values your skills and personality, and looks beyond qualifications.

They're offering a salary up to 5000 and can go beyond that depending on what you bring to the table.

Their package will give you:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Personal accident cover
• Private medical
• Life assurance
• 25 days leave, plus stats
• Company pension
• Season ticket loan and cycle scheme

To find out more and proceed with your application, contact Simon by applying now.

Unfortunately, this employer is unable to offer sponsorship.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join this leading machinery design and manufacturer based in the Essex area.

My client is part of a world leading organisation specialised in the development and production of solutions to a variety of industry sectors

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to alongside the Automation Technicians to produce the electrical wiring diagrams for their electrical control systems.

The role requires someone who is has a systematic approach to their work with attention to detail. Assisting with the ongoing drawing transition from AutoCAD to EPLAN and working with the rest of the Automation Department to agree on methods of working and drawing

Standards.

Key skills required for Electrical Design Engineer based in Essex:

• Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g. Apprenticeship)
• AutoCAD or EPLAN P8 experience
• Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar capital equipment
• Has worked in a project environment in cross-functional project teams
• Experience of generating electrical drawings and panel Layouts, with supporting electrical documentation.

The position can be a mid to senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to be involved with design of world leading products.

APPLY NOW! To apply for Electrical Design Engineer role based in Essex, please send your CV to (url removed), or for more information contact Mike Belmar on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).

3 x Electrical Design Engineers with TFL experience

London term roles working on the WIFI project

Designing the electrical installation for the project

400 per day

Must have cross rail, London underground experience

Based in our offices in Chelmsford, Essex then hybrid working

Please sendcall Harry on (phone number removed)