Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Heaton Chapel

Electrical Design Engineer
Manchester | Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & BESS
Electrical Design Engineer
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & Battery Energy Storage
Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on technically interesting projects within power generation, distributed energy and battery energy storage?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be involved in the design of LV and HV electrical systems for CHP plant, power generation installations, grid-connected energy systems and battery energy storage projects.
The role offers exposure to a broad range of engineering projects, technical variety and genuine long-term career development within a growing sector playing an important role in the UK's energy transition.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Designing LV and HV electrical distribution systems
Producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD
Developing protection and control schemes
Performing cable sizing and electrical calculations
Preparing specifications for switch gear, transformers and associated equipment
Producing electrical design documentation and project packages
Liaising with DNOs, suppliers, clients and project teams
Supporting project delivery from concept through to commissioning
Conducting occasional site visits and updating as-built documentation  About You
You'll ideally have:
 
HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
At least 5 years' experience within an engineering or construction environment
Strong AutoCAD experience
Experience using Trimble, Amtech or similar electrical design software
Knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems
Experience producing detailed electrical engineering designs
Full UK Driving Licence   
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:
 
Power Generation
CHP
Energy Infrastructure
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Utilities
Electrical Distribution
Renewables
Industrial Plant
Process Engineering   
What's On Offer?
Competitive salary, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, Life Assurance, Ongoing Training & Development, Exposure to Large-Scale Energy Infrastructure Projects and Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects.
If you're an Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, LV/HV Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer or BESS Design Engineer we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Contact Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)