Electrical Design Engineer
Certain Advantage · HV Engineer · viaReed
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Plymouth, South WestPermanentFull-timeOn-site
- Closing date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 22d ago
- Specialism
- HV Engineer
- Sector
- Energy & Renewables
- Reference
- reed-57386465
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Electrical Design Engineer
Certain Advantage is hiring for an Electrical Design Engineer based in the Southwest area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.
The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?
The Role:
This role is for an Electrical Design Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:
We’re looking for people who can show:
Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Certain Advantage is hiring for an Electrical Design Engineer based in the Southwest area.
This role is on a permanent basis and is site-based.
The Company
We’re working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries—from Power Generation, Rail and more.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?
The Role:
This role is for an Electrical Design Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
You’ll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:
- Development and delivery of electrical design packages from concept through to detailed design.
- Producing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical substantiation to support new installations, system modifications and infrastructure projects.
We’re looking for people who can show:
- Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
- Electrical design packages within a highly regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of LV and HV power distribution systems.
- Electrical calculations, technical specifications and design substantiation.
- Knowledge of electrical design standards and industry codes of practice.
- Knowledge of BS 7671, IEC standards and relevant industry regulations.
- Experience using CAD and electrical design software.
- Experience working in defence, nuclear, energy, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
- Familiarity with ETAP, Amtech, Trimble, AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
- Experience supporting design reviews, hazard assessments and safety case documentation.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical report-writing skills.
- Salary circa £50 000 per annum
- Training and Development
- Career progression
Working with Certain Advantage
We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.
We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Certain Advantage on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 22 Oct 2026.
Apply now