Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Location:

Gateshead

You will be responsible for creating detailed electrical designs, developing schematics and drawings, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and codes. Working closely with senior engineers and the wider design team, you will contribute to projects across retail, education, healthcare, residential and commercial sectors.

This is an office-based role with opportunities to attend site inspections and liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers. You will gain practical experience across the full design process, from concept through to detailed design and installation support.

• Produce high-quality electrical drawings and technical documentation under the supervision of senior engineers
• Design LV supply and small power distribution, earthing and lightning protection, lighting, fire and voice alarm systems, data services, low current and extra low voltage services, automatic controls, access control/security, BMS and other related electrical utility systems
• Prepare electrical design calculations, specifications, schedules and tender documents
• Attend design team meetings and site inspections
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and other designers to ensure coordination and compliance
• Apply and enhance design and technical knowledge to deliver high-quality project outputs

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent certified Electrical Engineer
• Ideally 1 year or more post-graduate experience in a building services consultancy or relevant engineering business
• Knowledge of electrical building services (HV/LV Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Lighting Control, Fire Alarms, Communication Systems, Lightning Protection, Security and Access Control)
• Proficient in AutoCAD;
  Revit experience desirable but not essential
• Experience with Relux, Dialux or Amtech desirable but not essential
• Understanding of current wiring regulations and industry standards
• Affiliation with recognised professional bodies desirable but not essential
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Three-month probation salary review and annual review thereafter
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme and death in service benefit
• 23–24 days annual leave with short day Fridays
• Support for professional development and qualifications
• Opportunity to work in a small, supportive, collaborative team
• Exposure to a variety of technically interesting projects across multiple sectors

If you are an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer seeking to develop your technical skills and work on a wide range of building services projects within a close-knit and supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected MEP consultancy in Gateshead.

Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk
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