Associate Electrical Design Engineer

The client My client is an established multi - discipinary consutancy with offices throughout the UK. Working on a variety of projects, of which maynt are repeat business. The successful candidate will support the delivery of electrical engineering designs across a range of building projects, working closely with senior engineers, main contractors, developers, architects, contractors and other design disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their technical skills, take increasing responsibility for projects and progress their career within a consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Undertake electrical calculations, assessments and technical studies.
• Produce and review electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and design documentation.
• Carry out electrical load assessments, cable sizing, voltage-drop calculations and fault-level calculations.
• Assist with lighting calculations and lighting design.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical and other building services disciplines.
• Attend design meetings and contribute to technical discussions with clients and project teams. Technical Requirements The successful candidate should have a good understanding of electrical engineering principles and building services design, with experience in some or all of the following:
• Electrical distribution and LV systems
• Lighting and emergency lighting design
• Small power systems
• Electrical containment and cable management
• Earthing and bonding
• Fire alarm and life-safety systems
• Electrical load calculations
• Cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations
• Fault-level and discrimination studies
• Building services coordination
• Relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
• BIM and CAD-based design environments Experience with software such as Amtech, Dialux or Relux or similar design packages would be advantageous. Qualifications & Experience
• Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a building services consultancy, contractor design team or similar environment.
• Good understanding of electrical design principles and their application to buildings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Working towards, or an interest in achieving, professional registration with CIBSE, IET or an equivalent professional body.
• A commitment to continuing professional development. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a practical and commercially aware electrical engineer alreday at Associate or Principal level, who already has a solid foundation in building services design and is ready to take the next step in their career