About Dalkia UK
Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading UK technical services provider, delivering engineering, facilities management and energy solutions nationwide.
With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a people-first culture, innovation mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to grow your career.
We’re Hiring: Electrical Design Engineer
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take ownership of projects that truly make an impact?
We’re looking for a driven professional with proven experience in LV and/or HV distribution systems to join our growing team. If you thrive on delivering practical, buildable designs in live environments - this could be your next move.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in the end-to-end development and delivery of electrical designs, working across:
* Energy centres
* Substations
* Transformers
* DNO connections and upgrades
* Heat pumps
* Solar PV
* Standby generation
* Lighting
From analysis and concept design through to installation, commissioning, and O&M, you’ll take ownership of projects that deliver real-world energy and carbon savings.
You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical and controls engineers, develop practical solutions, and ensure designs are safe, compliant, and deliverable within live operational environments.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Developing outline and detailed electrical design concepts
* Managing design consultants and subcontractors, and reviewing their outputs
* Managing client approvals and third-party compliance
* Liaising with District Network Operators (DNOs)
* Overseeing compliance with ENA Engineering Recommendations (e.g. P28, P29, G5, G99, G100)
* Leading technical discussions to resolve complex challenges
* Supporting sustainable, efficient systems of work
* Participating in site surveys, inspections, and stakeholder meetings
What We’re Looking For
* BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering
* 3–5+ years’ commercial experience, ideally within Energy/SME environments and live operations
* Strong experience with LV and/or HV systems, transformers, CHP, solar PV, heat pumps, on-site generation & protection
* Knowledge of CIBSE, HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671, Building Regulations
* Experience working with ENA Engineering Recommendations
Why Join Us?
* Work on cutting-edge energy and sustainability projects
* Deliver solutions that reduce carbon and improve efficiency
* Take ownership of technically challenging, high-impact projects
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and design systems that power a more sustainable future - we want to hear from you.
Our Values
* People First – health, safety and wellbeing come first
* Better Together – collaborative, respectful teamwork
* Trusted Partners – committed to our clients’ success
* Taking Responsibility – making a positive difference
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, let us know in confidence our team is here to support you.