Senior Electrical Engineer – Rail United Kingdom London Application Deadline 03 July 2026

Company: COWI A/S
Apply for the Senior Electrical Engineer – Rail United Kingdom London Application Deadline 03 July 2026
Location: London
Job Description:

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer (Rail)

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Office/Home Hybrid Working

To grow our Infrastructure MEP design capability, we are looking for a UK Rail experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join us. Working for UK and international clients, you’ll have the ability to run multiple concurrent medium sized projects. You’ll have responsibility for the development, design & coordination of electrical services for Rail and related infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Producing and reviewing MV/LV power systems and distribution associated with the UK Rail Industry, including the production of single line diagrams, load schedules, cable calculations, and protection studies.
  • Overseeing design assurance processes, hazard analysis (HAZID/HAZOP), and safety cases.
  • Knowledge of signalling power supplies, SCADA and control systems integration.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, particularly with the BIM team, to prepare design models and drawings.
  • Participating in project meetings, site surveys and inspections.
  • Having oversight of project lifecycle: feasibility, GRIP/PACE stages, detailed design, installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Achieved Chartered Engineer status or a similar professional qualification.
  • Experience working on large scale infrastructure electrical design projects particularly UK rail.
  • Demonstrable knowledge in using related software including Amtech, Dialux and ETAP.
  • Proficiency in working with BIM software such as Revit, Open Buildings Designer or similar.
  • Knowledge of energy reduction methods, carbon calculations, and sustainable design (particularly low energy).
  • A good understanding of British and Industry recognised technical standards and regulations including BS7671 and Network Rail standards.
  • Knowledge of CDM2015 regulations, with an understanding of key health and safety issues and legislation.

Benefits

  • 28 days’ holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays.
  • Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities.
  • Private health care, for you and a contribution for your immediate dependents.
  • Flexible and hybrid working conditions.
  • Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions.
  • Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange.
  • Life assurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026