Electrical Design Engineer​/Senior Design Engineer

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer within the Plug and Play team, you’ll develop innovative electrical systems and solutions from concept through to detailed design. You’ll work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to create standardised, modular systems that are safe, efficient, and future‑ready.

• Driving the electrical design process, including specifications, optioneering, and detailed design.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into robust solutions.
• Supporting early‑stage commissioning planning and ensuring designs meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Continuously improving standard designs based on feedback, risk assessments, and performance data.
• Ensuring seamless integration between product design, framework suppliers and site implementation teams.

We are looking for a design‑focused electrical engineer with a passion for infrastructure and innovation. You’ll bring:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years proven experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with CAD and digital electrical design tools.
• Understanding of H&S and risk management in engineering design.
• An innovative and collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders to drive practical, effective solutions.
• Flexibility to travel between sites throughout the UK on an ad‑hoc basis as projects demand.

We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – company matches contributions up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year