Electrical Design Technician / Engineer

Sabaconsult; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their team. The successful applicant will assist in producing electrical design packages and working on a variety of Building Services projects including impact in the industrial and healthcare sectors. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and possesses strong skills in AutoCAD and REVIT. This full-time position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and follows a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building services is essential.
• Understanding of building regulations and statutory requirements.
• Willingness to learn about building science and renewable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of electrical design packages.
• Work closely with the team to produce M&E packages.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications.
• Manage workload and communicate with project coordinators.
• Engage in CPDs and maintain knowledge of regulations.

Skills

Show initiative

Meet project deadlines

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Motivation and enthusiasm

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or CEng in related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Due to an increase of recent work load, we are looking to expand our busy and dynamic team at our Morriston office.

Job Description

The role involves becoming part of a larger design team to assist with the production of Electrical design package from the point of initial concept to the point of handover.

Applicant(s) selected for this position will work on a variety of Building Services projects including; MoD, industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, residential, new builds, and refurbishment projects.

It is important for us to find a candidate who is able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Show initiative
• Meet project deadlines by organising their time and workload effectively
• Integrate well with the team and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Engage in the subject matter with motivation, enthusiasm, and positivity

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working in the design preparation of surveys and reports
• Working closely with other members of the team in order to produce a M&E package to include:
  • Selection of electrical systems and products
  • Preparation of technical drawings and specifications
  • Preparation of schematics
  • Preparation of schedules
  • Calculations related to electrical design, lighting, small power, containment, fire alarms, LV distribution and associated systems
• Preparing schemes for the tender process, including collecting pre-construction information, preparing tender documents, and issuing tender packages.
• Participate in meetings as needed
• Manage workload and projects and communicate with project coordinators
• Providing input on the content and delivery of CPDs and presentations
• Ensure that you are knowledgeable about current regulations and are up to date
• Maintain an ongoing learning strategy by engaging in relevant continuing professional development (CPDs) and webinars

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a similar electrical building services role is essential
• Minimum qualification. The following subjects are preferred at HNC level:
  • Electrical engineering
  • Building services engineering
• BSc/BEng or MSc/Meng or CEng is desirable in the same subjects
• Expertise in providing advice and consulting to clients related to construction, building services, and renewable energy
• Thorough understanding of relevant building regulations and statutory requirements
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD for 2D drawings is essential
• The use of 3D drawing and modelling software such as REVIT is essential
• Good understanding/willingness to learn about building science, services and renewable technologies

Candidate

The successful applicant must be friendly and approachable. The ideal candidate will fit well within our small and very busy team of design engineers and be able to communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues

Salary package

• The salary will be negotiated according to experience and whether the applicant is more suited to the engineer role or the technician role
• Full‑time role, Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.