Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and deliver compliant LV/ELV electrical and security systems for UK transmission sites, from survey to handover. You’ll work within a specialist team to ensure technical excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance on critical national infrastructure projects. You’ll influence designs through reviews and change control while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a hands-on, cradle-to-grave role with opportunities to mentor others and shape large-scale electrical and security solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Company phone & laptop
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working model
• Training & development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission sites across the UK
• Produce detailed LV/ELV electrical and security designs aligned with standards
• Develop concept and detailed design packages for internal and external review
• Lead designs through 3rd party approval, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Create technical documentation: block diagrams, single line diagrams, wiring schematics, schedules
• Manage design change control and identify project risks with contingency plans
• Participate in HAZID/HAZCON and Design Assurance & Review meetings
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Project Management teams and P6 Planners
• Mentor and develop team members
• Ensure compliance with company management systems and processes

Key requirements

• Proven Design Engineer experience in power transmission, utilities, or critical infrastructure
• Proficient in Amtech (or ElectricalOM) and AutoCAD
• Experience designing LV and ELV AC systems, AC UPS, and DC systems
• Experience designing security systems (Door Access, CCTV, Power Fence)
• Ability to create 2D drawings and ideally 3D BIM/Revit models
• Ability to produce detailed technical schedules (Cable, Load, Material, Equipment)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Full, valid UK driving licence with willingness to travel across the UK mainland
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382) & Level 4 Design and Verification (2396) (Desirable)
• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (Ideally BEng) (Desirable)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (Desirable)
• Experience with REVIT BIM, Hazardous Area Design (ATEX/IECEx), and DSEAR (Desirable)
• National Grid Person – Substation and/or EUSR – SHEA Gas certifications (Desirable)

• communication
• analytical thinking
• problem-solving
• Amtech
• ElectricalOM
• AutoCAD

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