Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer
Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time
Role & 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 & 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‑profile, technically challenging, and sustainable engineering projects.
A supportive company culture with mentorship, development, and learning at its core.
Structured career development: support for professional qualification and IPD.
Hybrid working potential (depending on role requirements) and flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Contribute to a consultancy that aims to be carbon neutral by 2030