Junior Electrical Engineer

ABOUT US

EDC was established in 2003 and thanks to our quality-driven approach to engineering and early-adopter ethos we have grown during a period when most companies in this sector have struggled. We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality, innovative engineering.

As pioneers in the design of low-energy, high- performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents.  We are first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland – Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our Istanbul Office based in Turkey. EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African Market.

OUR MISSION

Committed to delivering excellence in MEP & sustainability services where we can add positive impact to the environment and our society.

OUR VISION

To be recognised as the UK and Ireland's leading experts in sustainable MEP engineering, known for excellence in delivery, innovation, and a commitment to a resilient, environmentally responsible future achieved by putting our people first and investing in their continuous development.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

For this role, we are looking for a hands-on and focused engineering consultant who can uphold EDC's approach to quality-driven success. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years Building Services Consultancy Design experience and will be a competent user of Amtech/Dialux, Autodesk Applications. BIM experience would be advantageous, along with commercial & residential sector experience.

• You will fulfil electrical design work as required, working to project deadlines.
• You will assist modellers to produce detailed working drawings in 3D and scheme drawings as well as developing the project scope with the design team/client.

This role is primarily office/home based with the occasional representation at EDC client meetings as required. If you can carry out all work in a professional manner, building EDC’s excellent reputation in the industry, you can pave your way for a successful career with EDC.

Follow EDC’s Environmental Management System (EMS), including all related policies, procedures, and training.

Perform duties in a manner that supports the company’s environmental objectives and sustainability commitments.

Work-from-home arrangements to be agreed with the line manager, with an expectation of three days in the office and flexibility to balance business and personal needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Degree qualification in Electrical Design Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of Electrical Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• Proficient user of the following:
  • Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.)
  • Autodesk Applications (AutoCAD/Design Review)
  • Amtech, Relux or Dialux
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) experience will be advantageous.
• Commercial sector knowledge/experience a strong advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

Willing to work on & build your skills in the following items

• The design and specification of electrical building services in a variety of industry and project types, sizes, and complexity.
• Experience and involvement in detailed designs through the full design cycle.
• The following Electrical design areas: Lighting & Emergency Lighting, Small Power and Data, Fire alarms, CCTV & Intruder Alarms, LV Power Distribution and Containment.
• Knowledge of CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards.
• Project management, problem solving, presentation, communication, and IT skills essential.
• Team player with the ability to learn from your colleagues.
  

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Overtime / Time In Lieu / Flexitime
• Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment 
• Annual Wellbeing Payment
• Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
• Industry Leading 28 Days Leave
• Educational & Masters Support 
• 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
  
• Chartership Pathway & Paid Membership Fees
• Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team) - Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands. 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Flexible & Remote working all year round
• 1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)
• Highly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus. 
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition
  

OUR HIRING PROCESS
We know you live a busy life and so, we have adopted a hiring process that is targeted and streamlined. We focus on your fit with EDC as well as your technical skill match.

APPLY – REVIEW – INTERVIEW – OFFER - ONBOARDING

Apply: Find an open role that interests you with EDC via one of our recruitment channels.

Review: Applications are read by real engineering managers who are both experts in interpreting resumes and are familiar with all EDC’s jobs within a talent segment—not just the one you applied for.

Interview: We use a competencies-based interviewing process that is intended to help us minimize unconscious bias while also making sure we hire people who will thrive within EDC.

Offer: We ensure we come back as quickly as possible with regards to whether you will be made an offer. If you verbally accept, we will send through an official written offer and begin the onboarding process.