Electrical Design Engineer Location: Northampton
Sector: Building Services Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: DOE - £30,000 - £60,000
Role Overview An opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join an established building services design team, working on a range of projects from concept through to construction and handover. The role offers exposure to technically varied schemes and close collaboration with mechanical, BIM and project delivery teams.
----------------------------------- Key Responsibilities
* Produce electrical building services designs from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 5
* Design systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and earthing
* Prepare electrical calculations, reports, specifications and detailed design drawings
* Develop lighting layouts and support energy-efficient and compliant lighting design
* Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, BIM teams and other disciplines
* Support design development with a focus on buildability, cost and programme
* Attend design and coordination meetings and contribute to technical discussions
* Respond to technical queries during construction and provide site support when required
* Ensure designs comply with current standards and regulations (BS 7671, Building Regulations, CDM)
* Assist with value engineering and sustainable design solutions
----------------------------------- Skills & Experience Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
* Experience in electrical building services design
* Strong understanding of power, lighting and life safety systems
* Ability to produce calculations and coordinated design information
* Experience using AutoCAD and Revit
* Good communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Experience working on design and build projects
* Familiarity with BIM Level 2 processes
* Experience using lighting design software (e.g. Dialux, Relux)
* Understanding of energy-efficient and low carbon electrical systems
* Working towards Chartered Engineer status
----------------------------------- What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Exposure to a broad range of technically challenging projects
* Clear progression to Senior or Lead Electrical Engineer roles
* Support with training and professional development
* Stable workload within a collaborative design environment