Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Greater Manchester-Didsbury

-40,000 - -60,000 + Company car & 5% Bonus

Brief

Electrical Design Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in Manchester who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Electrical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems design (general), of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes and prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centers and heat networks.

The successful candidate must have experience in AutoCAD and REVIT and have knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems.

Benefits

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Salary of -40,00060,000 based on experience.
• A company car (Business use only)
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• 5% bonus
• Private health
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Electrical Design Engineer will include:

• To prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-built energy centers and heat networks, taking a RIBA 1 brief to RIBA 4 technical design.
• To carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment
• To carry out calculations using proprietary software and understand various installation and reference methods used in calculations.
• To prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD and REVIT
• To utilise application specific software, such as PVSyst and Dialux
• Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
• Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with mechanical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
• Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
• Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques for low carbon systems
• Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
• Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
• Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
• With support from colleagues, understand and comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design

What experience you need to be the successful Electricial Design Engineer:

• An advanced level of understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general)
• Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
• Good knowledge of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes.
• Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
• Can produce schematic layouts and single line diagrams for electrical systems from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers)
• Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems in context to the role.
• Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle
• Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
• Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
• Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
• Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
• Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral etc

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don''t miss out!

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