Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Location: Gateshead
About the Role
You will be responsible for creating detailed electrical designs, developing schematics and drawings, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and codes. Working closely with senior engineers and the wider design team, you will contribute to projects across retail, education, healthcare, residential and commercial sectors.
This is an office-based role with opportunities to attend site inspections and liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers. You will gain practical experience across the full design process, from concept through to detailed design and installation support.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce high-quality electrical drawings and technical documentation under the supervision of senior engineers
2. Design LV supply and small power distribution, earthing and lightning protection, lighting, fire and voice alarm systems, data services, low current and extra low voltage services, automatic controls, access control/security, BMS and other related electrical utility systems
3. Prepare electrical design calculations, specifications, schedules and tender documents
4. Attend design team meetings and site inspections
5. Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and other designers to ensure coordination and compliance
6. Apply and enhance design and technical knowledge to deliver high-quality project outputs
The Ideal Candidate
7. HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent certified Electrical Engineer
8. Ideally 1 year or more post-graduate experience in a building services consultancy or relevant engineering business
9. Knowledge of electrical building services (HV/LV Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Lighting Control, Fire Alarms, Communication Systems, Lightning Protection, Security and Access Control)
10. Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit experience desirable but not essential
11. Experience with Relux, Dialux or Amtech desirable but not essential
12. Understanding of current wiring regulations and industry standards
13. Affiliation with recognised professional bodies desirable but not essential
14. Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
15. Competitive salary, dependent on experience
16. Three-month probation salary review and annual review thereafter
17. Private healthcare
18. Pension scheme and death in service benefit
19. 23–24 days annual leave with short day Fridays
20. Support for professional development and qualifications
21. Opportunity to work in a small, supportive, collaborative team
22. Exposure to a variety of technically interesting projects across multiple sectors
If you are an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer seeking to develop your technical skills and work on a wide range of building services projects within a close-knit and supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected MEP consultancy in Gateshead.