At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects from concept to commissioning.
- Company: Join a leading firm in sustainable engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health plan, life insurance, pension, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental engineering while mentoring the next generation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in water sector design.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Role Purpose
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will lead the electrical design of water and wastewater treatment assets across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to construction support and commissioning. The role requires strong technical expertise in electrical power and control systems, a high standard of design assurance, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Design & Delivery
- Lead electrical design activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, and network assets.
- Produce and review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, schedules, and drawings.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation, client specifications, and health & safety requirements.
- Develop cost‑effective, safe, and reliable electrical solutions through optioneering and value engineering.
- Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Power, Control & Instrumentation
- Design and specify LV power distribution systems, MCCs, switchgear, UPS, and standby generation.
- Develop earthing, lightning protection, and cable sizing designs.
- Interface with ICA engineers on control systems, instrumentation, and telemetry requirements.
- Review supplier and contractor technical submissions and FAT/SAT documentation.
- Project & Stakeholder Interface
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, civil, process, and ICA disciplines to deliver integrated designs.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and operations teams.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
- Mentorship & Quality Assurance
- Mentor and technically support graduate and intermediate electrical engineers.
- Review and approve designs produced by others.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of standards, templates, and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
- Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
- Significant experience in the water or wastewater sector.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems used in water treatment and pumping applications.
- Experience delivering designs from concept through to construction and commissioning.
- Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. BS 7671, BS EN, IEC, WIMES, client standards).
- Desirable
- Experience working on regulated water frameworks.
- Site experience including commissioning and fault-finding.
- Knowledge of functional safety and hazardous area design (where applicable).
- Familiarity with NEC or similar engineering contracts.
Technical Skills
- LV power system design and protection coordination.
- MCC and control panel specification.
- Earthing and lightning protection design.
- Electrical load schedules and cable calculations.
- 2D/3D CAD tools.
- Design risk assessments and CDM compliance.
Additional Information
- Salary TBC.
- Medicash plan.
- Life insurance.
- Benefits portal.
- Company pension.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
Electrical Design Engineer in Tamworth employer: United Living Group
As a leading employer in the water and wastewater sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and continuous professional development, ensuring that our engineers thrive in their careers. Located in a vibrant area, we provide competitive benefits including a comprehensive health plan, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance.
