E&P / Electrical Design Engineer

Job Specification

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated E&P / Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of multidisciplinary railway infrastructure projects across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of Electrical and Plant (E&P) systems for Network Rail and associated rail industry clients.

This role will involve the production of high-quality engineering designs from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, relevant legislation, and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Produce electrical and E&P designs for rail infrastructure projects in accordance with Network Rail standards and client requirements.
Undertake feasibility studies, option selection, GRIP/PACE stage designs and detailed engineering design.
Design and coordinate:
LV power distribution systems
Station electrical services
Lighting systems
Small power installations
Distribution boards
Cable routing and containment systems
Earthing and bonding systems
Plant power supplies
Depots, stations and lineside electrical installations
Prepare engineering calculations, specifications and design reports.
Produce and review:
Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
Cable schedules
Load assessments
Equipment layouts
Installation drawings
Electrical schematics
Support design integration with other engineering disciplines including Civil, Track, Signalling, Telecoms and OLE.

Assurance & Compliance

Ensure designs comply with:
Network Rail standards
Railway Group Standards
British Standards (BS)
Electrical safety regulations
CDM Regulations
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and hazard workshops.
Support the design assurance process, including IDC, IDR and engineering verification activities.
Assist with technical approvals and submission of design deliverables
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed