Are you a Junior Electrical Design Engineer or CAD Technician looking to build a long-term career in the UK rail industry?
Do you enjoy producing design and want to develop your understanding of low voltage electrical and communications systems across rail infrastructure projects?
Salary:£28,000 to £37,500 DOE
Location: Derby, minimum of 3-4 days in the office per week
A well-established railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a Junior Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Technician to join its growing in-house design team based in Derby.
This role has been deliberately designed to suit two profiles: a Junior Engineer at the early stages of their career, or an experienced CAD Technician who wants to specialise in rail and develop their technical knowledge. You will work closely with senior engineers on live rail projects, contributing to the delivery of LV electrical and communications designs for stations and trackside environments, while receiving hands-on mentorship and structured development.
Essential skills & experience
Experience producing 2D technical drawings using CAD software, ideally Bentley MicroStation
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work
Genuine interest in rail engineering
Prior experience creating low voltage electrical designs or drawings
Ability to work from the Derby office to support learning and collaboration
Good communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Essential for Junior Engineer applicants
Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and willingness to learn industry standards
Minimum 1 year of low voltage electrical design experience
Essential for CAD Technician applicants
Strong CAD capability with confidence producing accurate technical drawings
Interest in understanding the engineering intent behind designs
MicroStation experience
Previous experience working in a ProjectWise environment is highly advantageous
Desirable skills
Exposure to Network Rail standards and procedures
Experience working on rail, infrastructure or engineering projects
Willingness to develop skills in design calculations and technical documentation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive rail design team that is committed to developing talent. Whether you are a Junior Engineer looking to build practical design experience or a CAD Technician keen to grow into the engineering side of rail, this role offers a clear development pathway, funded training and long-term career progression.
If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch with Emily Atkins at (url removed) for a confidential discussion