Electrical Design Engineer

About us:

Utopia Design is a young architectural firm founded in 2023, part of a bigger real estate development business. Company's primary objective is to create a family of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets all over the world, delivering unprecedented user experience.

About the role:

Our design office is looking for a part-time low voltage engineering expert to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects in the Caribbean basin. The ideal candidate will have:

• a degree in electrical engineering, buildings automation or control systems engineering.
• eight years of experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractor.
• specialization in buildings automation and smart home systems.
• hands-on experience with UK/EU BMS and automation standards and systems like KNX, PLC, SCADA and other control technologies.

This is a part-time job with expected involvement up to 20 hours a week.

This is a fully remote job with relatively flexible working hours, we expect you to participate in team’s coordination meetings at least three time a week.

We work normal London working hours 9-17 or 10-18.

Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation package for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Designers, Contractors and Consultants on design-related matters, providing feedback on documentation and overseeing the resolution of any issues.
• Coordinate the integration of various sections of the project, including HVAC, water supply, electrical, architectural, and fire alarm systems into the BMS.
• Participate in design brief preparation alongside with the design manager and MEP manager
• Provide technical support in interaction with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Confirm and justify decisions made, taking into account the availability of systems and equipment in local markets, conditions of use, and Customer requirements.
• Make an informed choice of systems and equipment.
• Participate in weekly design coordination sessions with local designers.
• Review, comment and approve designer’s, contractor’s and other third parties design documentation
• Manage and review production of materials and equipment specifications by third party designer and in-house QS.
• Support Project management team with cost assumptions, budget estimations and market checks.

You will:

Provide support and oversee the design and construction processes for building automation and control systems in heating, cooling, power, water supply, lighting, energy resource monitoring, and smoke control systems.

Translate consolidated architectural, operational and service Employer's requirements into a corporate guideline for BMS and automation.

Monitor the development of schematic and detailed designs, tender documentation, construction, and as-built documentation, ensuring adherence to industry standards and local building codes, as well as internal company requirements.

Requirements

• a degree in electrical engineering, buildings automation or control systems engineering.
• eight years of experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractor.
• knowledge of smart home systems and successful integration of these systems on residential projects.
• good command English language and experience working in English speaking environment.
• confident AutoCAD and MS Office user.
• track record of completed residential and hospitality projects.
• experience working in international and multicultural environment.

Nice to have:

• Spanish language
• Revit and Navisworks knowledge
• BACnet or KNX certification
• Knowledge of Caribbean and North American markets of BMS / smart home equipment

Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and based on candidate experience.

Note: Please submit your CV in English.