Electrical Design Engineer

Equans is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in Manchester. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package.

The Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate) contributes to the design and delivery of low-carbon Electrical systems across a range of retrofit and energy efficiency projects. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role includes developing integrating low-carbon electrical systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop project delivery skills, and actively support the UK’s decarbonisation and net-zero goals through innovative engineering solutions.

What will you deliver?

Electrical Design & Engineering

Assist with Electrical system designs across all RIBA Stages that includes the design of low-carbon energy solutions, such as power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps, and other energy-efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public-sector and mixed-use buildings .
Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
Practical experience or keen interest in solar PV system design.
Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules
Proficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
Support coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.

Project & Technical Support

Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.
Provide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.
Support internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.
Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers.

Team Development & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
Support knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Experience:

Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects preferred
Solid understanding of Electrical systems.
Awareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).
Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations.
Competent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans…