Electrical Design Engineer

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Ready to Lead the Future of Low–Carbon Electrical Design?

We re looking for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong building services or electrical design background who wants to move into the rapidly expanding low–carbon and renewable energy sector.

The Role

You ll support the development and delivery of renewable heat and power projects including:

  • Solar PV systems
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Energy centres and heat networks
  • LV and HV distribution systems
  • Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes

Working alongside mechanical, civil, structural and specialist engineers, you ll contribute across all RIBA design stages while gaining exposure to cutting–edge sustainable infrastructure projects.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation
  • Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments
  • Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing
  • Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery
  • Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support
  • Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Supporting sustainability and low–carbon design strategies
  • Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments

What We re Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy
  • Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution design
  • Experience using AutoCAD and industry–standard design software
  • Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations
  • Experience working through RIBA design stages
  • Strong communication and client–facing skills
  • Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions

Desirable Experience

  • Solar PV or renewable energy design
  • HV design exposure
  • Revit/Navisworks experience
  • Battery storage or heat pump projects
  • DNO applications
  • Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status

What s on Offer?

  • Salary between GBP35,000 – GBP50,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Exposure to high–profile renewable and decarbonisation projects
  • Career progression within a rapidly growing engineering function
  • Support towards professional accreditation
  • Collaborative and forward–thinking environment

Locations

London / Cambridge / Manchester

If you re looking to be part of the transition to a low–carbon future and want to work on meaningful engineering projects with real environmental impact, we d love to hear from you.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026