Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer in Liverpool. The engineer shapes power generation systems that power hospitals, industry and communities across the UK, taking designs from early concept through to installation, commissioning and testing. The role suits someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, collaborating across disciplines and seeing their designs come to life on site.

Key responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical designs into fully engineered solutions that meet contractual, technical and regulatory requirements, including specifications, calculations, equipment selection and detailed design documentation for gas-powered generation, CHP, BESS, hydrogen, solar, wind and microgrids.
• Carry out power system studies such as load flows, fault analysis, protection studies, harmonic assessments (G5/5), voltage flicker (P28) and G99 simulations.
• Support tender designs and technical submissions from the sales stage, then provide technical documentation and engineering support during installation, commissioning and testing.
• Work with Mechanical Design Engineers, CAD technicians and project teams, coordinate design activity, contribute to HAZOPs and risk assessments, and help deliver designs on time and to quality standards.
• Operate to Clarke Energy's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or HNC/HND with substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in power generation or a closely related industry (typically 1-25MW).
• Knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, power trains and associated control and instrumentation.
• Professional registration, CHP or HV substation experience, ETAP knowledge and NERS familiarity are welcome but not essential.
• Proactive, dependable and collaborative approach; clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Required skills

• Power system analysis software
• AutoCAD (or similar)

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on experience and a car allowance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% company pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Westfield Health cash plan, life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Investment in professional development and career progression