Electrical Design Engineer
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client are seeking an experienced Design Engineer (Security Systems) to deliver end-to-end electrical and security design solutions across UK Electrical and Gas Transmission sites. You'll manage designs from concept through to commissioning and handover — ensuring full compliance with legislation, technical standards, and client specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct detailed site surveys for Transmission sites.
- Develop concept and detailed design packages for both Electrical (LV & ELV) and Security Systems.
- Prepare RFI/TQ documentation and manage Design Change Control processes.
- Produce drawings, block diagrams, SLDs, schematics, and schedules in AutoCAD and Amtech.
- Support HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance reviews, promoting hazard mitigation in design.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Construction, and Project Management teams.
- Mentor and support junior engineers.
- Ensure full compliance with internal management systems, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Amtech or Electrical OM design software.
- AutoCAD 2D and familiarity with BIM/Revit (or willingness to learn).
- Design of LV/ELV systems, AC/DC systems, UPS, and Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Perimeter Security).
- Preparation of technical schedules and design documentation.
- Revit BIM experience.
- Hazardous Area Design (ATEX, IECEx, DSEAR).
- Prior UK Transmission Security Design experience (GT or ET).
- Hands-on EC&I installation background.
- 18th Edition (2382) & Level 4 Design and Verification (2396).
- Minimum HNC (preferably BEng) in Electrical Engineering.
- IEng/CEng (or working towards).
- National Grid Person (Substation) and EUSR SHEA Gas certifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal).
- High attention to technical and design detail.
- Adaptable, professional, and safety-conscious.
- Motivated team player with leadership and mentoring capability.
Be part of a team that delivers secure, sustainable, and technically robust electrical and security design solutions for critical UK infrastructure
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