Electrical Design Engineer Job at Equans (Cambridge)

Electrical Design Engineer

Equans

Location:
United Kingdom , Cambridge

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We have an exciting new opportunity for an intermediate Electrical Design Engineer interested in decarbonisation projects to join our Carbon Shift business unit. Our Carbon Shift consulting business is focussed on the delivery of realisable climate action and net zero plans and is supported by delivery capability in heat decarbonisation, regeneration, Facilities Management, Project delivery, EV's, smart buildings and renewables. Carbon Shift has developed a strong expertise and client base around net zero and energy transition and is now moving expand this offer into offering solutions to the broader climate adaptation and resilience challenge.

Job Responsibility:

Support the development of renewable heat and power projects
Prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking a RIBA 1 brief to RIBA 4 technical design
Carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment
Carry out calculations using proprietary software, and understand various installation and reference methods used in calculations
Prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD and REVIT
Utilise application specific software, such as PVSyst and Dialux
Prepare calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances
Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with mechanical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs
Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects
Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques for low carbon systems
Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes
Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents
Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared
With support from colleagues, understand and comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design
With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs
Preparation and processing of Distribution Network Operator applications
Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information
Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support and validate design processes
Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design
Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases

Requirements:

An advanced level of understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general)
Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations
Good knowledge of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes
Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations
Is able to produce schematic layouts and single line diagrams for electrical systems from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers)
Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems in context to the role
Aware of stakeholder involvement within the project life cycle
Aware of environmental, cultural and health and safety issues associated with the design of systems
Able to prepare draft specifications, stage reports, tender documentation
Competent in standard industry design software, including AutoCAD and REVIT
Competent in standard Microsoft Office products i.e. word, excel, outlook, teams etc.
Understanding of environmental factors affecting electrical design
Excellent communication skills – written, oral etc

What we offer:

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
5% bonus
Company share scheme
Private health
Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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