Electrical Design Engineer

OCU Evolution is committed to making electromobility the new normal. We provide innovative charging solutions which are installed, connected and maintained by our experts. Partnering with us goes beyond your charging infrastructure. It accelerates your dedication to environmental, social and governance [ESG] goals. By embracing sustainable practices, you can unblock new opportunities and enhance convenience for people on the move.

We're part of the OCU group, an international organisation with a proven record of delivering engineering for the energy and utility industry, for over 30 years. Our strength lies in our determination to always find a solution, no matter what. We're working harder, thinking smarter and looking further ahead to make greener mobility a reality, not a distant dream.

Electrical Design Engineer 

Are you looking for a career where you can develop and grow? Perhaps you are ready for the next step? A real chance to define your career the way you want whilst adding value. We have an amazing opportunity for you to achieve all of the above, with the added benefit of working together with a close knit team of professionals who are all striving towards the same goal!

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for generating HV & LV pre-meter electrical design on renewable projects up to 11kV. You will work closely with DNO’s/IDNO’s, engineers and project teams to develop and design innovative solutions for a wide range of strategic UK clients.

Your skills and expertise will play a crucial role in the design and development of electrical power systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Ensuring successful execution of project delivery via high-quality engineering.

Here is what your day to day will look like:

1. Producing conceptual designs, detailed designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for electrical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements.
2. Developing detailed design drawings, models, and schematics using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Amtech, EOM) based on engineering principles and standards.
3. Collaborating with engineering teams to understand project requirements, specifications, and constraints.
4. Ensuring designs meet functional, performance, and safety requirements that align with the DNO’s Technical Library.
5. Conducting design reviews, iterations, and validations to refine designs and optimise performance.
6. Generating engineering documentation, including drawings, manuals, and reports, to communicate design intent, requirements, and procedures.
7. Performing design reviews and verification activities to ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
8. Presenting design proposals, solutions, and progress updates to internal teams and external clients as required.

Why should you consider this role?

• You'll have a voice, and be able to influence positive changes / implementations within the company.
• Be part of a successful OCU start up brand that has grown organically.
• Join an experienced, supportive and close knit team who are on track to surpass targets for this year!
• Great opportunities for personal / professional growth as the business continues to grow.

What do you need to be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience of design engineering on projects in the renewable energy and/or wider transmission & distribution sectors and associated knowledge and expertise in technical standards and engineering solutions.
• Have experience working in, or with, industry, preferably in a multi-disciplinary design, development and production environment, creating bespoke solutions, using both digital and analogue technologies.
• Experience working within an ICP preferred.
• Proficiency and previous experience in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Amtech, EOM or equivalent.

As a person, we would love it if:

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Outstanding self-reliance, resourcefulness and initiative, flexible approach and excellent time management.

What happens next?

If the above sounds like you, then please apply for the role. If you are suitable, I will contact you to provide more details like salary, package, benefits and some more information about the company. If you love what you hear, we have a really simple interview process.

1. Our first stage consists of a video call with our hiring manager - An opportunity for you both to find out more about each other.
2. An in person meeting to see where you will be working.

That's it! Your bright future with us begins.

Company Information

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.