Senior Electrical Engineer in Belfast

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in the following industries:

• Water - water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution;
• Energy – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BES), hydro, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen, wind, gas;
• Power – HV/LV Transmission and Distribution;
• Industrial Clients – steam generation, chemical handling;
• Process - food and beverage processing.

Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.

We are looking for talented Senior Electrical Engineers to join our growing MEICA team, with experience in Instrumentation and Control Systems considered advantageous. In this role, you will contribute to the winning and delivery of projects across the UK within the Energy, Water and Resources sectors. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop innovative and sustainable solutions while supporting the successful delivery of projects to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements. You will bring strong technical expertise and provide guidance on electrical and control systems design across a varied portfolio of projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of schemes, including renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, hydro and energy storage, as well as water treatment, water distribution, wastewater and industrial infrastructure projects. You will apply and further develop your knowledge of electrical and control systems, CDM regulations and industry best practice while contributing to technically robust and sustainable outcomes.

Throughout, you’ll play a part in advancing Arup’s mission to create a low-carbon, equitable future aligned with our values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in electrical design, ideally within Energy, Water, or Resources sectors;
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed design documentation and drawings;
• Experience with relevant design tools and software (e.g. Trimble and other industry-standard systems);
• Understanding of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering, with specialist knowledge in at least one area;
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and strong knowledge of CDM regulations;
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; professional registration (IEng/CEng);
• Eligible UK Driving license is preferred, along with holding or being eligible to gain security clearance is advantageous.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.