Senior Electrical Engineer

Company – Wastewater Fuels

Want to make a difference? Help countries achieve energy security, unlock abundant green energy, and reduce their carbon footprint? Our company could be right for you.

We have a big goal – to produce usable energy from wastewater! Our technology could reduce your water bills, fuel your next vehicle, or charge your mobile phone.

We are a young company, funded by private equity and government contracts, and led by experienced innovators. You’ll join as a Power Electronics Design Engineer.

into a growing team based in Coventry (CV3), with trial locations further afield.

Our technology has many applications across the globe. Together we’ll create beneficial opportunities for change in municipal wastewater, farming, humanitarian relief, military logistics, leisure and many more sectors. Not only will you help create zero emission hydrogen (the fuel of the future) you’ll also aid in the fight against water scarcity, disease, and inequality.

Career Stage

An ideal role for an Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years’ experience in Industry.

Your Role

You’ll join a growing multidisciplined engineering team that is scaling up new innovations from our lab and workshop to meet the requirements of our customers. You will have oversight of the electrical systems to provide power and controls to our process treatment equipment.

You will have experience in electrical design from feasibility through detailed design, construction and commissioning. Ideally with some experience in the water sector, you will be a technical expert in all things electrical. Role is in person – we are a multidisciplinary team and collaboration with other engineers and scientists is key.

Typical duties will include…

· The end-to-end process of a project/programme life cycle from an electrical perspective

· Deploy clear design phases for projects. This would include; collecting design requirements, feasibility, detailed design, production planning, installation and commissioning.

· Gathering data and using data to aid your projects

· Communicating and driving the adherence to Electrical Engineering Standards and Specifications for assets and components that are produced. Ensure assets are designed to their relevant HSE codes.

· Participation in design workshops.

· Work with our mechatronic, electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure that there is holistic view of how things are designed and deployed.

· Provide insights on system constraints and innovative solutions for deployment and maintenance of new assets.

· Develop methods and protocols for the safe operation and maintenance of our assets.

· Support the R&D team in best practices for managing electrical risks and voltage applications within experimental settings.

· Implement data-driven strategies for improving system efficiency and reliability.

· Develop and deliver training programs for staff on electrical safety and emergency response procedures.

· Guide team members and support knowledge transfer on electrical systems and best practices.

Qualifications

· Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

· Proven experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on electrical safety, system design, power management and appropriate material selections.

· In-depth knowledge of electrical safety standards (e.g., IGEM, BSI PAS).

· Familiarity with deploying assets in outside environments, microbial electrolysis cells, water electrolysis cells and fuel cells a plus.

· Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Particulars

· Role reports to: Chief Engineer

· Annual renumeration: £38-55k + Pension

· Ample training opportunities and qualification support (e.g. Agile PM, Chartership support, Lean Six Sigma).

· Holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

· Typical working hours: 37.5 hour per week

· Other benefits: Share options

· Permissions: Right to live and work in the UK, basic security checks may be required.

· Commencement: Jan/Feb 2025