Electrical Design Engineer ( Junior/Graduate )

Job Description

Role: Junior Network Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid, London

Salary: Up to £35,000

Type: Full-time

About the job

We’re looking for a Network Design Assistant to join a growing Network Design team within a forward-thinking electrical infrastructure business operating across the UK.

Our client deliver critical infrastructure to connect new developments to the electricity grid and have a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the team plays a key role in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in electricity network design and engineering processes.

You’ll support the end-to-end design workflow, ensuring submissions, enquiries, and applications are handled accurately and efficiently, while maintaining compliance with industry standards and licence conditions.

Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across the business, you’ll contribute to design coordination, technical documentation, and data management - helping ensure projects move smoothly from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and monitor the design team inbox, ensuring timely allocation of work

Track project progress and maintain accurate records and documentation

Support review of LV and ICP self-design approval submissions

Assist with grid connection applications and technical data preparation

Contribute to grid capacity reporting and dataset management

Support asset management tools and engineering data quality

Produce and update CAD drawings where required

Maintain technical policies, procedures, and documentation libraries

Provide support to internal and external stakeholders

Help ensure smooth transition of projects into delivery and operations

About You

Degree, ONC, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field (or working towards)

Basic understanding of electricity distribution networks

Interest in developing CAD and technical drawing skills (AutoCAD beneficial but not essential)

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Comfortable working with MS Office and engineering data

Excellent communication skills

Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn

High attention to detail, professionalism, and confidentiality

Able to build strong working relationships

This role offers a strong foundation for building a career in electrical engineering within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.