Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week

The Company

A leading privately owned Building Services Consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join its Nottingham office.

The business delivers electrical and mechanical building services solutions across a diverse range of projects and sectors, working from early feasibility through to detailed and fully coordinated designs for installation. You''ll join an experienced and supportive team with a strong focus on technical development, training and long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer, you will work alongside experienced electrical designers, mechanical engineers and Revit Technicians within a multidisciplinary environment.

You''ll be involved across RIBA Stages 0-5, developing electrical designs from feasibility through to detailed and coordinated designs for installation.

The role will include:

- Designing, sizing and selecting electrical building services systems
- Working on LV distribution, lighting, small power, fire and security systems
- Producing load calculations and supporting utility connection applications
- Developing electrical designs using industry-standard calculation and design software
- Producing 2D drawings, 3D models, specifications and technical reports
- Supporting the implementation of sustainable technologies within electrical designs
- Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical and other disciplines
- Working within a multidisciplinary team alongside Design Engineers and Revit Technicians
- Attending client, design team and project meetings
- Undertaking feasibility studies and site surveys
- Working to relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry design guidance
- Developing knowledge of Amtech, Relux, Revit and AutoCAD through structured training and hands-on experience

Requirements

The successful Graduate / Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer will ideally have:

- A Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Alternatively, an apprenticeship-trained Electrician with relevant City and Guilds qualifications
- An interest in developing a career within Building Services Design
- Some previous experience in electrical building services design would be beneficial for an Intermediate-level candidate
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- An interest in electrical design and calculation software
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage tasks independently when required
- Flexible, reliable and proactive approach to work

Previous experience with Amtech, Relux, Revit or AutoCAD would be beneficial, but training will be provided.

Training and Development

The business places a strong emphasis on developing its people, with support including:

- In-house training from experienced Design Engineers
- Further education support towards HNC, HND or Degree qualifications where required
- Structured mentoring and professional development
- Support towards professional membership with IET and CIBSE
- Ongoing technical training across design software and Building Services

What''s on Offer

- Competitive salary
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40-hour working week
- 33 days annual leave including statutory holid