Due to continued success and new project awards, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our busy design studio at our Head Office in Southampton.

About the role

We are a friendly and professional multi–disciplined team responsible for the design management of a variety of projects across all sectors. Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of electrical design.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Management of project-specific design deliverables
2. Carrying out design in accordance with M&E Design QA Procedures
3. Detailed design in line with Trant Procedures
4. Interpreting client requirements from documents such as drawings, specifications, and correspondence
5. Communicating with clients, external design resources, and subcontractors to ensure compliance
6. Conducting site surveys of existing assets
7. Conducting optioneering and feasibility studies
8. Assisting with tender pricing
9. Producing procurement specifications and detailed design construction drawings
10. Managing third-party designs and supporting installation and commissioning teams
11. Reviewing vendor control system specifications and vendor data for electrical equipment
12. Managing project-specific design costs in liaison with the Project Manager
13. Undertaking and checking design calculations, including power system modeling (AMTECH)
14. Preparing drawings for CAD production
15. Developing process control philosophies with Process Engineers and suppliers
16. Producing electrical scope and works enquiry documents
17. Estimating material and labor costs
18. Conducting design risk assessments
19. Preparing detailed electrical specifications
20. Producing single line diagrams, load schedules, equipment specifications, cable and equipment schedules, telemetry, instrument schedules, and I/O listings
21. Documenting all design changes and issuing 'As Built' documents
22. Liaising with clients and subcontractors

Qualifications/Background

An appropriate electrical qualification or relevant experience. Chartered Engineer status is advantageous but not essential.

About Trant

Trant Engineering has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high-quality EPC services throughout the UK and overseas. We design and deliver complex projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear.

Our services include design, manufacturing, installation, construction, and commissioning. Our in-house teams develop innovative, technology-based solutions with a focus on value engineering.

Our multidisciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation, alongside control panel, MCC, PLC, SCADA, and automation system manufacturing.

With over 1000 employees and a healthy order book, we are on track for a targeted turnover of GBP 150m this year. It is an exciting time to join and develop your career with us.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Flexible working policy (core hours scheme)
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary annual bonus

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, gender, disability, or age.

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV or contact our Internal Recruitment Team. Due to application volume, we may not contact all applicants personally. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.