Electrical Design Engineer Higher Level Apprentice
Posted Today by Alternative Heat Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer Higher Level Apprentice role is designed for a placement student to gain hands-on experience in electrical engineering within the Design department at Alternative Heat. The position involves working closely with a team to develop electrical design packages for commercial heating and energy projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client specifications. The apprentice will receive guidance from senior engineers and will be involved in various aspects of the design process, from concept to operation. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to innovative building services solutions in a rapidly growing sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of electrical design packages for commercial heating and energy projects.
- Produce electrical installation drawings, plant schedules, and technical documentation.
- Assist with load calculations, BMS control design, and site surveys.
- Contribute to design coordination, commissioning, and handover activities.
- Collaborate with project managers, commissioning teams, and the wider design team.
- Utilize AutoCAD and MEP 3D tools across various technologies such as energy centres, heat pumps, CHP, biomass, gas boilers, and commercial PV systems.
Key Skills:
- Understanding of electrical design principles and practices.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MEP 3D tools.
- Ability to perform load calculations and BMS control design.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Banbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
Department: Design
Location: Alternative Heat Head Office
Description
Team Overview: The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build-ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction.
Role Overview: We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Placement Student to provide practical, real-world electrical engineering experience within a rapidly growing sector. You will be supported by an established electrical and mechanical design team and will gain exposure to electrical design, coordination, site activity and commissioning, helping you understand how projects move from concept through to operation.
Job Title | Electrical Design Engineer Higher Level Apprentice
Location | Head Office, Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Building Services Manager
Key Responsibilities
- With guidance from senior engineers, the role supports the delivery of electrical design packages for commercial heating and energy projects.
- This includes producing electrical installation drawings, plant schedules, and technical documentation; assisting with load calculations, BMS control design, and site surveys; and contributing to design coordination, commissioning, and handover activities.
- The role involves collaboration with project managers, commissioning teams, and the wider design team, using AutoCAD and MEP 3D tools across a range of technologies such as energy centres, heat pumps, CHP, biomass, gas boilers, and commercial PV systems.