Are you a Low Voltage Electrical Design Engineer with UK rail experience who can produce designs in MicroStation and contribute immediately?

Do you enjoy solving practical engineering problems and working hands-on across LV station systems, signalling power and E&P works?

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 DOE
Location: Derby, in office 3 days per week.

A well-established SME railway electrical services provider is looking to appoint a permanent Electrical Design Engineer to join its busy in-house design team based in Derby.

Due to key project demands, this business is seeking an experienced and capable Electrical Design Engineer who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. You will play a key role in producing high-quality low voltage electrical designs across a range of rail infrastructure projects, including station schemes, signalling power and E&P works.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the UK rail sector
• Strong background in low voltage electrical design (e.g. station systems, points heating, signalling power)
• Experience doing cable sizing calculations
• Essential proficiency in MicroStation – ability to produce designs from day one
• Experience working to Network Rail standards, processes and procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage your own design workload

Desirable skills

• Experience using ETAP/Trimble
• Familiarity with BIM processes and 3D modelling
• Previous experience as a CRE
• SISS comms design experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing railway SME where low voltage electrical design is central to the business and where your technical contribution will be valued from day one. You’ll work in a supportive environment with clear progression and the chance to develop your career long-term.

If this sounds like the right next step, apply now or get in touch with Emily Atkins (Emily.atkins@carringtonwest.com) for a confidential discussion.