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Principal Electrical Designer

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: The Global Edge Consultants
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Designer to provide high-quality electrical design and drafting services for our diverse portfolio of projects and customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Independent Execution:
    Work independently to complete demanding assignments on multiple small to medium-sized projects using advanced design theories, techniques, and practices.
  • Compliance & Standards:
    Act as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices for the development and application of project deliverables.
  • Team

    Collaboration:

    Work effectively within a team environment with minimal supervision while adhering strictly to company and industry standards.
  • Drafting Excellence:
    Perform moderate to complex drafting assignments requiring a deep working knowledge of established drafting techniques, standards, and software.
  • Design Oversight:
    Oversee the preparation of detailed design and engineering drawings from sketches, plans, or other specification data.
  • HV/LV Systems:
    Take full responsibility for the design and drafting of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations.
  • Mentorship & Coordination:
    Direct the work of junior designers and coordinate work-sharing activities to ensure all drawings meet project specifications and requirements.
  • Client Reviews:
    Participate in design reviews with project stakeholders and advise on technical design, drafting issues, and compliance requirements.
  • Project Delivery:
    Demonstrate a proven track record of completing assigned work scopes within strict time and budget constraints.
  • Layouts & Calculations:
    Develop layouts, plans, sections, elevations, and details for facilities and equipment from reference drawings or catalogs. Perform dimensional and routine engineering calculations.
  • Site Visits:
    Travel to job sites to perform panel audits and walkdown raceway routings as required.
  • Quality Assurance:
    Maintain, record, and file electrical discipline documents while working within the guidelines of the project's Quality Assurance system.
Technical and Industry Experience
  • Experience:

    8+ years of dedicated experience in electrical design.
  • Software Proficiency:
    Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Micro Station.
  • Smart Plant Tools:
    Experience with Smart Plant Electrical (SPEL) and Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) is highly preferred.
  • 3D Modeling:
    Experience with Smart Plant 3D (SP3D), including participating in 3D model reviews. Knowledge of AVEVA E3D is a major plus.
Education & Qualifications

Required:

A 2- or 3-year technical diploma/degree with discipline-specific training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and industry experience in electrical design and drafting.

Area of Specialization
  • Drawings & Diagrams:
    Detailed drawings for lighting, small power, and earthing systems; HV/LV single-line diagrams; wiring and control schematic diagrams; AC/DC distribution panels; and process area electrical equipment layouts.
  • Substations & Routing:
    Substation and switchyard layouts, cable tray layouts, above-grade and underground cable layouts, duct bank sizing/layouts, grounding plans, and lightning layouts.
  • Sizing & Calculations:
    Cable schedules, cable pulling calculations, cable tray sizing calculations, cable selection & sizing calculations, and lighting calculations using software such as AGI
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