Overview

Electrical Design Engineer at TieTalent, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, family-run Building Services contractor. The role focuses on designing and delivering electrical systems across commercial projects, with the main focus on high-end projects. The position offers career progression, with a clear path to become Senior Electrical Design Engineer within 2-5 years.

Salary & Benefits

Salary & Benefits: £45,000 - £70,000 + Company Car/Allowance (£400-£600 p/m) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Laptop + 25 Days Holiday + Flexible Hybrid Working

Company and role context

This company has seen consistent growth, employing over 100 staff across two offices. It undertakes design, installation, and commissioning of building services, specialising in the commercial sector. The workplace values long-term progression and invests in training, with many senior staff progressing internally; apprentices regularly move into project management and design roles. Flexible working, varied projects, and a strong emphasis on personal development make this an excellent career move for an Electrical Design Engineer.

Your Role as an Electrical Design Engineer will include

• Producing detailed electrical designs including schematics, LV distribution, lighting, small power & data, fire alarm, and security layouts.
• Taking projects from tender handover through to Stage 5 detailed design completion.
• Carrying out cable calculations, Luxplot/Dialux lighting designs, and using Amtech software.
• Creating 2D AutoCAD drawings and ensuring compliance with British Standards and client requirements.
• Attending internal and external design meetings and liaising with project teams.
• Supporting design team deliverables and ensuring deadlines are met.

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will need

• HND (preferred) or HNC in Electrical/Building Services Engineering (Degree beneficial but not essential).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D essential).
• Competence in Amtech, Luxplot/Dialux, and other design software.
• Ability to produce and manage own drawings and designs with minimal supervision.

Keywords

Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Building Services Electrical Engineer, Electrical Building Services Design Engineer, MEP Electrical Design Engineer, AutoCAD, 2D Electrical Design, Amtech, Electrical Calculations, Dialux, Relux, Lighting Design, Cable Calculations, LV Distribution Design, Fire Alarm Design, Security Systems Design, Small Power & Data Layouts, Stage 5 Detailed Design, Electrical Schematics

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet