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Electrical Design Engineer

Peace RecruitmentEdinburgh, Scotland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
Electrical Design

Job Description

Location: Fully Remote (Scotland-based)

Type: Full-time


About the Company

A Scotland-based building services engineering consultancy delivers high-quality, sustainable MEP design solutions across a wide range of sectors. The business works on new-builds, refurbishments, retrofits, and energy-focused projects, with a strong emphasis on low-energy design and decarbonisation.

The consultancy operates as a close-knit, collaborative team, placing strong value on technical excellence, professional development, and long-term client relationships.


The Role

The consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team in a fully remote capacity. This role offers the opportunity to work from anywhere in Scotland, while contributing to the delivery of electrical building services designs across a diverse and technically interesting project portfolio.

You will support the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical systems, working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams throughout the full project lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

  • Produce electrical building services designs, calculations, and specifications
  • Design systems including power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems
  • Support coordination with other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions
  • Ensure compliance with British Standards, Building Regulations, and CDM requirements
  • Participate in virtual design team meetings and occasional site visits where required
  • Support projects from concept through to construction and commissioning


About You

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience in electrical building services design
  • Working knowledge of UK standards and regulations
  • Experience using tools such as Trimble/Amtech, Dialux, ETAP, or similar
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a remote team
  • Interest in sustainable, low-energy building design
  • Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CIBSE, IET) is desirable


What’s on Offer

  • Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy
  • Exposure to varied and technically engaging projects
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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