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Electrical Design Engineer

Vector Recruitment
Heaton Chapel · posted 11 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Heaton Chapel, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
Electrical Design Engineer Manchester | Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & BESS Electrical Design Engineer - Manchester - Permanent - Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure & Battery Energy Storage Are you an Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on technically interesting projects within power generation, distributed energy and battery energy storage? This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering business supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll be involved in the design of LV and HV electrical systems for CHP plant, power generation installations, grid-connected energy systems and battery energy storage projects. The role offers exposure to a broad range of engineering projects, technical variety and genuine long-term career development within a growing sector playing an important role in the UK's energy transition. The Role Key responsibilities include: Designing LV and HV electrical distribution systems Producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD Developing protection and control schemes Performing cable sizing and electrical calculations Preparing specifications for switchgear, transformers and associated equipment Producing electrical design documentation and project packages Liaising with DNOs, suppliers, clients and project teams Supporting project delivery from concept through to commissioning Conducting occasional site visits and updating as-built documentation About You You'll ideally have: HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering At least 5 years' experience within an engineering or construction environment Strong AutoCAD experience Experience using Trimble, Amtech or similar electrical design software Knowledge of LV and HV electrical systems Experience producing detailed electrical engineering designs Full UK Driving Licence   Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Power Generation CHP Energy Infrastructure Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Utilities Electrical Distribution Renewables Industrial Plant Process Engineering   What's On Offer? Competitive salary, Private Healthcare, Enhanced Pension, Life Assurance, Ongoing Training & Development, Exposure to Large-Scale Energy Infrastructure Projects and Excellent Long-Term Career Prospects. If you're an Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, LV/HV Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer or BESS Design Engineer we'd be delighted to hear from you. Contact Adam Mayne at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
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