Electrical Design Engineer

5 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Jonathan Lee Recruitment Full time

Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol

Competitive Salary

Permanent Role

Overview:

We are currently working with a well-established high voltage electrical engineering company, who specialize in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy generation.

With the increase in success and growth, they are seeking experienced Electrical Designers to join their team.

The Electrical Design role is diverse, challenging, and rewarding, and you will be given the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills including the specification of HV primary equipment, design of protection and control schemes, reviewing and conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the delivery of designs within agreed timeframes, to a high quality that reflects the company's reputation as high voltage specialists.
  • Work across multiple design projects and prioritize conflicting project deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions.
  • Provide technical support for the project engineers for design queries.
  • Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project coordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO and TNO representatives.
  • Ensure all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives.
  • Prepare design packages for DNO contestable works and balance of plant (private) works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
  • Work closely with the in-house CAD drafting team to generate SLDs, equipment layouts, cable route drawings, construction, and legal plans for new HV connections.
  • Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise with our in-house panel assemblers on the construction of panels.
  • Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software.
  • Prepare multicore cable schedules.
  • Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards.
  • Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required.
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
  • Contribute to the future success of the company and its clients.
  • Embrace and demonstrate the Company's 5 Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and Proactive.

Here's what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Gained relevant experience of high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way.
  • HNC/ Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level.
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Open to change, resilient, and proactive.
  • Must be available to travel on work-related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays.
  • Right to Work within the UK without limitation.

Salary and benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Contributory company pension scheme.
  • Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays, increasing with service.
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business.
  • Great training and development opportunities to lead towards chartered status.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • On-site gym.
  • Bristol office - Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points.

Take the Next Step in Your Career:

If you're looking to make a significant impact in a role that offers not just a job but a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you. This is more than an opportunity to advance your career; it's a chance to join a team that values your contribution and offers a path to achieve your professional goals. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your development, this is the perfect time to join a company that's as invested in your future as you are.

Don't miss out on this chance to power our future together. Apply now to become the Electrical Design Engineer this company needs to drive success.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number, and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom RED Engineering Design Full time

    Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Commercial) - London or BicesterRED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world's digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Location: Bristol OR Barrow (50/50 onsite working)Duration: 6 month contract(Outside IR35)Job Overview:We are seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of designing, testing, and evaluating electrical devices or systems. You will be responsible for preparing detailed design specifications, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

    Location: Bristol OR Barrow (50/50 onsite working)Duration: 6 month contract(Outside IR35)Job Overview:We are seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of designing, testing, and evaluating electrical devices or systems. You will be responsible for preparing detailed design specifications, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Fourblue Full time

    Fourblue Greater Bristol Area, United KingdomElectrical Design EngineerThis range is provided by Fourblue. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeBristol & GlasgowFourblue are working with a leading ICP (Independent Connection Provider) company that specialises in electrical power...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Fourblue Full time

    Electrical Design engineerBristol & Glasgow£65,000 + car/car allowanceFourblue are working with a leading ICP (Independent Connection Provider) company that specialises in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation.With ongoing growth and a pipeline of work into 2026 and beyond, they are seeking a design engineer with...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Searchability Full time

    Electrical Design EngineerOpportunity for a Design Engineer to work for a consultancy that specializes in Building ServicesSalary up to £55k + BonusCentral Bristol HQAutoCAD, Revit, DIALux, AmtechWHO WE ARE:We are a consultancy operating in the fields of construction and architecture, specializing in the implementation of mechanical and electrical systems...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Searchability Full time

    Electrical Design EngineerOpportunity for a Design Engineer to work for consultancy that are specialists in Building ServicesSalary up to £55k+ Bonus Central Bristol HQ AutoCAD, Revit, DIALux, AmtechIf you wish to keep your CV / data private feel free to WhatsApp your details / CV to me, Dan – 07704 152638 WHO WE ARE: We are a consultancy operating in the...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Aeropeople Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerSalary: up to £63,000 per annum dependent upon experienceLocation: Bristol (hybrid)We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world's leading, global aerospace and defence companies as an Electrical Design Engineer. This role will be based at their site in Bristol but offers the option for hybrid working (3 days per...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Inspired Recruitment Full time

    My client is looking for electrical design engineers to work on a naval project 2 days per week in Bristol. The role iElectrical panel design, engineering draftsperson type characters. AutoCAD electrical is the tool and not any flex on this. Need people to come in and be competent. Creating electrical schematic diagrams. Need to be familiar with material...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Rolls Royce Full time

    Job DescriptionConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid)Contract Type: Full TimeJoin Rolls-Royce as an Electrical Design Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Aerospace Engine Test Facilities in...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Abatec Recruitment Full time

    A great new opportunity to join a Water sector specialist who has recently been awarded tier-one framework status with South West Water. My client, a national contractor with a company turnover of c£200 million, requires an Electrical Design Engineer to be involved in Turnkey clean water with values from £20 million to over £100 million. As Electrical...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Abatec Recruitment Full time

    A great new opportunity to join a Water sector specialist who has recently been awarded tier-one framework status with South West Water. My client, a national contractor with a company turnover of c£200 million, requires an Electrical Design Engineer to be involved in Turnkey clean water with values from £20 million to over £100 million. As Electrical...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Computerworld Personnel Ltd Full time

    Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)Brentwood (RM1)Commutable from Dagenham, Chelmsford, Billericay, Romford, Epping£60,000-£65,000Monday - Friday (hybrid options available)Benefits:25 days holiday + banksFlexible workingHealthcare planDiscounts and rewards schemeOur client is a leading consultancy in the building services design world, working...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom SRG Full time

    Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)Company: SRG (Staffing Recruitment Group)Role Overview:SRG is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace organization in Filton. You will contribute to the development of data acquisition and control systems for a new test facility focused on Hydrogen testing....


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Anderson, Adkins & Crawford, CPA's, PC Full time

    We are seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Design Engineer eager to advance their career. Our client, a boutique Consultancy located in Bristol, is looking for the right individual to join their team.Job Description:This independent M&E building services consultancy is looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This presents an...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Rolls Royce Full time

    Job DescriptionApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.Job Title Electrical Design EngineerWorking Pattern : Full TimeWorking location: Bristol*NB: First Stage telephone interviews will be held on the following dates: 14th-18th of April.*Second stage Face to Face interviews : (TBC)*This...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Rolls Royce Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title Electrical Design EngineerWorking Pattern : Full TimeWorking location: Bristol*NB: First Stage telephone interviews will be held on the following dates: 14th-18th of April.*Second stage Face to Face interviews : (TBC)*This Electrical Design Engineer role will be influential in the the design of Electronic Control Panels and...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Rolls Royce Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title Electrical Design EngineerWorking Pattern : Full TimeWorking location: Bristol*NB: First Stage telephone interviews will be held on the following dates: 14th-18th of April.*Second stage Face to Face interviews : (TBC)*This Electrical Design Engineer role will be influential in the the design of Electronic Control Panels and...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom JR United Kingdom Full time

    Social network you want to login/join with:Company: SRG (Staffing Recruitment Group)Role Overview:SRG is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace organization in Filton. You will contribute to the development of data acquisition and control systems for a new test facility focused on Hydrogen testing. Collaborate in a...


  • Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Computerworld Personnel Ltd Full time

    Electrical Design and Controls EngineerNorth Northamptonshire with occasional UK wide TravelCommutable from Northampton, Rushden, Kettering, Kimbolton, Bedford, St Neots, Newport PagnellSalary: £52,000-£57,000Working Hours: Monday - Friday (days)Benefits:Private MedicalSick payCar Allowance/ Van25 days holiday + banksOur client is a leading business...