Electrical Design Engineer - Modular

Location: Haydock, England, United Kingdom

Department: Modular

Workplace: hybrid

Employment Type: full

Description

🎯 About the Role 

Were looking for a Modular Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing Modular Services team. 

In this role, youll be responsible for developing detailed electrical designs and integrated engineering solutions for our LV Modular Power Pods, supporting projects from concept through manufacture, installation and commissioning. Working alongside mechanical design, BIM and production teams, youll play a key role in delivering innovative, high-quality modular power solutions for mission-critical environments. 

The Modular Services team is at the forefront of designing and delivering prefabricated power infrastructure that helps support some of the worlds most demanding data centre projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical design expertise with modern methods of construction and wants to be part of a business investing heavily in innovation, growth and engineering excellence. 

If youre looking for a role solely focused on producing drawings in isolation, this probably isnt it. If you enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and seeing your designs come to life on complex, high-impact projects, wed love to hear from you. 

🌍 About Us 

AVK is the largest and fastest-growing energy solutions company in the data centre industry. We power tomorrow’s data. Leading with an innovative approach, we are the ones who provide the power so that data centres run, uninterrupted. Our solutions are vast and comprehensive, giving data centre operators an end-to-end approach. 

We’re leading the charge in the industry. We launched the first operational microgrid in Europe, we have a offering unique to anyone else’s, we’ve just been named among Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies 2026, and we’ve just announced over $1 billion in investment with serious focus on adding ambitious talent to our already capable and expert team. 

That’s where you come in. Ready to join us? 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

Electrical Design & Engineering 

• Produce detailed 2D electrical designs for LV Modular Power Pods using AutoCAD Electrical and associated design tools. 

• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, panel layouts and manufacturing/build packs to support efficient project delivery. 

• Interpret client specifications, equipment datasheets and technical documentation to create compliant and practical design solutions. 

• Ensure all electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations and safety requirements. 

Collaboration & Project Support 

• Collaborate with Mechanical Design, BIM, Production and Project teams to deliver fully integrated, clash-free designs. 

• Support Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) processes to improve efficiency, quality and ease of installation. 

• Provide technical support throughout design, build, FAT, installation and commissioning activities. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance engineering processes and modular delivery capabilities. 

✅ Requirements 

Essential 

• Proven experience producing detailed electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design software. 

• Experience within LV electrical design, ideally involving MV/LV switchgear & power distribution 

• Ability to interpret General Arrangement (GA) drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation. 

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. 

• Familiarity with LV switchgear, cable routing principles and electrical safety standards. 

• Understanding of off-site manufacturing principles. 

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience. 

• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. 

Desirable 

• Experience with modular integration projects. 

• Design experience within the critical power, data centre or mission-critical infrastructure sector. 

• AutoCAD/Autodesk certification or equivalent qualification. 

Studies show some candidates only apply when they meet all criteria. We dont expect that. If this role interests you and you meet many (not all) of the requirements, wed love to hear from you. 

A full copy of the job description is available upon request. 

Benefits

🌟 What We Offer 

• Competitive benefits package 

• Flexible / hybrid working options (where business needs allow) 

• Ongoing training and career development 

• Supportive, collaborative team environment 

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Company Bonus Scheme 

• Access to AVK North Face Merchandise 

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