Electrical Design Engineer

Carrington West

Ready to Lead the Future of Low-Carbon Electrical Design?

We’re looking for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong building services or electrical design background who wants to move into the rapidly expanding low-carbon and renewable energy sector.

The Role

You’ll support the development and delivery of renewable heat and power projects including:

  • Solar PV systems
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Energy centres and heat networks
  • LV and HV distribution systems
  • Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes

Working alongside mechanical, civil, structural and specialist engineers, you’ll contribute across all RIBA design stages while gaining exposure to cutting-edge sustainable infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation
  • Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments
  • Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing
  • Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery
  • Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support
  • Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Supporting sustainability and low-carbon design strategies
  • Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments
What We’re Looking For
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy
  • Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution design
  • Experience using AutoCAD and industry-standard design software
  • Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations
  • Experience working through RIBA design stages
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions
Desirable Experience
  • Solar PV or renewable energy design
  • HV design exposure
  • Revit/Navisworks experience
  • Battery storage or heat pump projects
  • DNO applications
  • Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status
What’s on Offer?
  • Salary between £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Exposure to high-profile renewable and decarbonisation projects
  • Career progression within a rapidly growing engineering function
  • Support towards professional accreditation
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
Locations

London / Cambridge / Manchester

If you’re looking to be part of the transition to a low-carbon future and want to work on meaningful engineering projects with real environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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