Electrical Design Engineer

1 month ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Vital Energi Utilities Limited Full time

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.


We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.


With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.


The Opportunity

Due to our ongoing growth, we are looking for Electrical Design Engineers at all levels to join our growing teams based out of our London, Blackburn Glasgow, Newcastle and Swansea offices.


You will play a crucial role in the Design function by producing calculations, drawings and documentation used to deliver major Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Power Infrastructure and Power Generation projects involved in the transition to Net Zero.


As well as receiving tailored support from other experienced Electrical Engineers at all levels, you will be put on a comprehensive development plan designed to encourage internal progression through to the Senior, Principal, Associate Director and Director levels while gaining Chartered status and developing knowledge covering a range of Renewable Energy and Power Generation projects.


The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director you will be responsible for:

  • Developing technical specifications, calculations, electrical designs and drawings used in a variety of projects
  • Producing things such as power cable calculations, C&I cabling specifications, cable & interconnection schedule projection and electrical building service designs
  • Supporting the compilation and production of design documentation to bespoke project specifications, client specifications and/or legislative compliance
  • Inputting into the preparation of HAZOP studies
  • Carrying out relevant equipment selection for projects


Skills/Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience producing electrical designs for Power Generation, Power Transmission, Renewable Energy, Building Services or similar equipment
  • Ideally educated to at least HNC/HND level in Electrical Engineering, preferably to Degree level
  • Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Experience with Amtech design software (advantageous)
  • An understanding of pneumatic & hydraulics (advantageous)
  • Experience with motor VSD controls and MCC equipment (advantageous)
  • Ex-Forces and Forces leavers with transferrable experience are also invited to apply
  • A full UK driving licence


The Package

  • Salary Negotiable DOE – multiple levels of seniority available
  • Private medical support
  • Contributory Company Pension Scheme
  • Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
  • Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
  • Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
  • Discounted gym membership across the UK
  • EV charging points where possible


Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.


The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.


Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.


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Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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