Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge

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 £35,000 - £50,000 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