Overview
Electrical Design Engineer is needed for a large Facilities Management organisation based in Middlesbrough who are looking to employ an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in low-voltage electrical systems design, BS 7671 and IET guidance notes. The role involves preparing electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks. The successful candidate should have experience in AutoCAD and REVIT and knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems.
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contact: Hannah Baker
Job Type: Permanent
What you’ll do
* Prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-built energy centres and heat networks, taking a RIBA 1 brief to RIBA 4 technical design.
* Carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment.
* Perform calculations using proprietary software and understand installation and reference methods used in calculations.
* Prepare design models using AutoCAD and REVIT; utilise application-specific software such as PVSyst and Dialux.
* Prepare calculations and engineering analyses to validate simulation models and confirm design requirements/performance.
* Work within a multidisciplinary design team to produce coordinated designs with mechanical, structural/civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers.
* Support market research to identify new technology and design innovations and assess their suitability for projects.
* Support technical options appraisals to qualify best available techniques for low carbon systems.
* Prepare design/functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes.
* Lead or contribute to Design Stage Reports and customer-facing documents.
* Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs.
* Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design.
What experience you need
* Advanced level understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general).
* Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and Building Regulations.
* Good knowledge of BS 7671 and IET technical guidance notes.
* Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.
* Ability to produce schematic layouts and single-line diagrams from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers).
* Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems relevant to the role.
* Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle.
* Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues related to design.
* Ability to prepare draft specifications, stage reports and tender documentation.
* Competent in AutoCAD and REVIT; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
* Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design.
Qualifications and other requirements:
* DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check required; ability to pass is essential.
Salary and benefits
* Salary £40,000 – £60,000 (based on experience).
* Company car (business use only).
* 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
* 5% bonus
* Private health
* Life cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
* Employee discount schemes with major brands
* Cycle to work scheme
* 2 CSR days per year
* Learning opportunities and professional development support
* Employee referral rewards scheme
* Access to employee networks (RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network)
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app
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