Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Role and Purpose

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary building services team, contributing to technically complex and sustainable engineering projects. You will design electrical systems (power, lighting, communications, small power, etc.) for a variety of buildings including residential, healthcare, commercial, and regeneration schemes. You’ll work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, and sustainability engineers to deliver creative, efficient, and future-proof engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop detailed electrical system designs (schematics, layouts, circuiting, load calculations) for new build and refurbishment projects.
- Prepare specification documentation, technical reports, and design deliverables for client and regulatory review.
- Perform lighting design (both daylighting and artificial), power distribution, earthing, and small power design.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, civil, energy) to ensure integrated and optimised building services solutions.
- Carry out electrical system modelling, load assessments, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, and harmonics analysis.
- Assess compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and codes (e.g., BS, CIBSE, IET, building regulations).
- Support sustainability initiatives — propose low-carbon electrical solutions in line with carbon reduction goals.
- Engage in early-stage design discussions (feasibility, concept), offering technical insight and value engineering.
- Provide support during construction (site visits, commissioning, testing, snagging).
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Contribute to continuous improvement: share technical best practice, mentor junior engineers, and support innovation.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

- Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience (2–7 years) in electrical design within a consultancy or engineering firm.
- Strong knowledge of building services engineering: power distribution, lighting, earthing, small power, etc.
- Proficiency in design software and analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, or similar).
- Sound understanding of UK electrical regulations and standards (e.g. IET wiring regulations, Building Regulations).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written — able to collaborate across disciplines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative but pragmatic engineering solutions.
- Demonstrable commitment to sustainability and low-carbon design.

Desirable:

- Experience with BIM workflows (Revit or other BIM tools).
- Familiarity with energy/sustainability assessments (e.g. embodied carbon, low-carbon systems).
- Experience in healthcare, residential or regeneration projects.
- Knowledge of project delivery frameworks (e.g., RIBA, design-build).
- Professional membership or working toward registration (e.g., CIBSE, IET, or ICE).

Personal Attributes

- Collaborative and team-oriented, but capable of working independently.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a commitment to professional development.
- Detail-focused with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Adaptable; comfortable working on multiple projects at different stages.
- Passionate about sustainable design and engineering excellence.

What’s in It for You

- Opportunity to work on high-pr