Electrical Layout Design Engineer

Electrical Layout Design Engineer – Morson Talent

Join Morson Talent as an Electrical Layout Design Engineer, working with SP ENWL to deliver electrical network projects up to 132 kV. The role involves producing detailed design drawings, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality objectives.

Base Pay Range

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The Role

Electrical Layout Designer for Capital Projects on DNO systems up to and including 132 kV, producing detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and working closely with Project Managers, Construction Engineers, and Design Engineers to achieve programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and implementing electrical layouts that deliver cost‑effective solutions for Major Electricity Projects.
• Ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format.
• Manage appropriate contractors throughout the project life cycle, liaising with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
• Provide accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control.
• Manage Drawing Archives and the Document Management System.
• Produce technical specifications for plant and associated layouts, including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
• Develop and agree on appropriate design standards for electrical layouts with the layout team and other departments.
• Produce Lighting, Small Power and earthing designs.
• Attend Option Approval Group site meetings and other site surveys to develop electrical layouts using the Standard Solutions Methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and demonstrable layout experience.
• Expert user of AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of 132 kV, 33 kV and 11/6.6 kV systems and substations, including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits.
• Experience with electrical engineering design & practices and a good understanding of the electricity distribution business.
• Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Creative thinker, able to pre‑empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change.
• Capable of drawing accurately to scale using model and paper space, layering, etc., and manipulating views effectively.
• Able to produce plans and elevations from site measurements or archive drawings.

What SP ENWL Offer

• 26 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Employee rewards portal offering discounts on well‑known brands
• A market‑leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development through its learning and development function

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

To apply, please contact for a confidential conversation if you are not yet ready to apply.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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