Description
We are seeking an Engineer - Lighting to join our Intelligent Infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of electrical engineering design services across a range of UK infrastructure projects.
The role focuses on the design and coordination of electrical systems associated with highways and public infrastructure, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including dedicated lighting design teams.
The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking electrical engineering design activities related to power supply, distribution, and associated infrastructure for projects such as the Strategic Road Network, local authority roads, public realm developments, and transport hubs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking electrical design activities, including low voltage (LV) distribution systems, feeder pillars and cabinet design, cable sizing, routing, and protection, earthing and bonding design, and electrical load assessments and supply coordination
- Delivering design outputs in accordance with relevant UK standards and regulations, such as BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations
- Supporting the planning and design of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including assessing charging requirements, reviewing existing electrical networks, selecting appropriate EV charging technologies, and integrating EV infrastructure within highways and public realm schemes
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including lighting designers, civil engineers, and ITS specialists, to ensure integrated and compliant designs
- Providing regular updates on project progress, risks, issues, and design changes to the line manager and project manager
- Managing multiple design tasks effectively, ensuring outputs are clear, coordinated, and delivered to programme
- Participating in project and team meetings, contributing to technical discussions, and maintaining a collaborative working environment
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers/technicians, including reviewing and checking design outputs where required
- Ensuring Health & Safety considerations are embedded into all design activities in line with company policies and CDM requirements
- Supporting sustainability objectives by considering energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and future-ready infrastructure within electrical designs
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Electrical Design for Infrastructure Projects
- Hands-on experience with Electrical OM, Amtech, or similar Electrical design software
- Experience working with ACC, ProjectWise, and SharePoint
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD
- Competency in workload planning, task allocation, and time estimation
- Ability to perform cable calculations, voltage drop calculations, and produce single line diagrams, cable schedules, and standard details
- Sound knowledge of British standards and manuals
- Awareness of UK local authority specifications
- Experience in coordinating with DNO & Manufacturers
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.