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Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer - LV / Control Panels / Water - Contract

Birmingham (Hybrid) * 12 Months * Outside IR35 * IMMEDIATE Start
Rate: Highly Competitive

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in LV systems, control panels, or water/utility projects? We are recruiting for a technical, hands-on Electrical Design Engineer to support a major UK pumping/water infrastructure programme. This is a delivery-focused design role, not managerial, with strong potential to extend.

The Role:

  • Produce and review electrical designs: LV systems, MCCs, control panels, cable sizing, SLDs, schematics, I/O lists
  • Ensure compliance with BS / BS EN, BS 7671, WIMES, CDM and water/rail standards
  • Support electrical calculations, documentation checks, QA reviews and FAT/SAT activities
  • Work with project, mechanical and procurement teams to deliver integrated design packages


The Person:

  • Electrical design experience in water, wastewater, utilities, pumping stations, or industrial LV systems
  • Strong knowledge of BS/BS EN standards and UK wiring regulations
  • Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical; ETAP/EPLAN desirable
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); ECS card; 18th Edition desirable
  • Able to interpret P&IDs, equipment lists and client specifications accurately


Ref: BBBH276898

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent positions. Rates advertised reflect the bracket available; actual pay depends on experience and qualifications. We welcome all suitable applicants.

Key Locations:
Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Tamworth, Rugby, Burton, Worcester, Telford

Key Words:
Electrical Design Engineer, LV Design, Control Panels, MCCs, Cable Sizing, SLD, Schematics, Water Industry, Utilities, WIMES, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, Infrastructure, Pumps, Wastewater, Outside IR35, Contract

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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