Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer: (Utility Networks, Industrial & Renewable Energy)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £65,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Are you a skilled Electrical Engineer looking to make an impact on high-profile projects in the utilities, industrial, and renewable energy sectors?

We have an exciting opportunity with one of the UK’s leading engineering firms. You’ll be working on diverse projects across the UK, contributing to the design, technical studies, proposals, and ongoing support for utility networks and electrical infrastructure. If you're driven by technical challenges and enjoy working across multiple live projects, we want to hear from you!

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting a range of projects, from industrial electrical installations to utility networks and renewable energy plants. You’ll be responsible for designing electrical systems, conducting studies, and providing technical support throughout project lifecycles. You’ll also be involved in preparing proposals, reviewing project specifications, and liaising with clients and manufacturers to ensure seamless project execution. Your work will contribute to the successful delivery of live projects, often managing multiple streams of work at different stages of development.

Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Lead the design of electrical systems, including HV, MV and LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, relay panels, and substation plant systems
• Create electrical drawings using AutoCAD, including single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and layout drawings for substations, switchrooms, and cable networks
• Produce LV designs in compliance with BS7671, and use Amtech Prodesign software for electrical calculations and design outputs
• Contribute to contractor proposal packages, preparing detailed technical specifications, equipment schedules, and protection relay schedules
• Support project delivery through technical reviews, equipment selection, and liaise with clients and manufacturers to ensure specifications are met

Criteria for the Senior Electrical Engineer:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of MV and LV electrical distribution systems, switchgear, and design for industrial, renewable, and utility sectors
• Experienced in electrical systems design for MV and LV, including earthing for substations, cable networks, and LV services
• Skilled in producing technical specifications and reviewing contractor proposals
• Proficient in IPSA/ETAP for load flow, fault level, coordination, and voltage stability studies
• Knowledge of utility network design up to 33kV under ICP provisions and DNO standards

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like more details or a conversation about your suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!