At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Electrical & ICA design for innovative water and wastewater projects.
- Company: Join Kier, a top-rated employer known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and tailored benefits to suit your needs.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable engineering while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer or working towards it, with experience in water or process industries.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer (MEICA) to join Kier Design, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and innovative solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll lead on Electrical and ICA design from concept through to commissioning—working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes for our clients.
Are you…
- A Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership (IET or equivalent)?
- Experienced in water, wastewater or process industries?
- Highly competent in Electrical & ICA design across infrastructure projects?
- Confident interpreting P&IDs, SLDs and loop diagrams?
- Familiar with cable design software (e.g. Amtech)?
- A strong problem solver who can work under pressure?
Do you…
- Develop and deliver Electrical & ICA designs from feasibility through to construction?
- Produce technical documentation including FDS, control philosophies and specifications?
- Specify LV electrical equipment including MCCs, drives and power distribution systems?
- Carry out cable sizing, calculations, earthing and installation design?
- Define control systems, PLC/SCADA integration and telemetry architectures?
- Collaborate with civil, mechanical and process engineers to deliver integrated solutions?
- Undertake site visits, surveys and ensure SHE compliance?
What will you be responsible for?
As an Electrical Engineer, you'll support the delivery of schemes within the Kier Design team, including:
- Lead Electrical & ICA (EICA) design and delivery across water and wastewater projects, from concept through to commissioning
- Interpret and challenge client requirements to deliver compliant, buildable and cost-effective solutions
- Develop designs, feasibility studies and value-engineered solutions to enhance project outcomes
- Produce and review technical documentation including specifications, FDS and control philosophies
- Specify electrical, control and instrumentation systems, including LV equipment and cable design
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver integrated solutions, ensuring SHE compliance across all project stages
What are we looking for?
This role of Electrical Engineer is great for you if you:
- Are a Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with membership of a relevant body (IET or equivalent)
- Have proven experience within water, wastewater or process industries, including pumping systems
- Have a strong knowledge of engineering standards and Electrical & ICA design principles
- Are competent in cable design (e.g. Amtech) and interpreting P&IDs, SLDs and loop diagrams
- Have a sound understanding of SHE requirements and ability to operate safely in complex environments
- Have strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet BPSS requirements
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Electrical Engineer in Salford employer: OME
Kier is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development within the dynamic field of water and wastewater infrastructure. Based in Liverpool, our team enjoys flexible working hours, a competitive salary starting from £30,000, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Join us to be part of a highly regarded Main Contractor recognised as a Top 30 employer on Glassdoor, where your contributions will directly impact innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.
