Electrical Design Engineer

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor in the UK water sector for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team based in Peterborough, with hybrid working available.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with experience within the water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure sectors to join an established engineering team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective electrical designs while coordinating with other engineering disciplines to support the successful delivery of major projects.
 
Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working
• Car/car allowance (role dependent)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance and private medical cover
• Employee benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Kids Pass, retail discounts and savings
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects within the UK water sector

Electrical Engineer role:

• Provide high-quality electrical engineering design services across a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Produce practical and cost-effective design solutions that meet project specifications and can be constructed, installed and commissioned effectively.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other engineering disciplines to ensure fully integrated project solutions.
• Produce technical design documentation, drawings and engineering information in line with relevant specifications, standards and project requirements.
• Work closely with senior engineers and wider project teams to ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently and within project requirements.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are incorporated throughout the design process.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of engineering standards, procedures and processes.

Electrical Engineer responsibilities:

• Produce cost-effective electrical design layouts that meet project specifications and operational requirements.
• Consider whole-life costs when developing designs, including design, materials, installation, construction and potential impacts on other engineering disciplines.
• Utilise standard engineering practices and solutions wherever appropriate to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Coordinate electrical designs with civil, mechanical, process and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical estimates and engineering feedback to support project proposals where required.
• Assist with developing, updating and reviewing engineering procedures and processes.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, technical files and project records throughout the duration of projects.
• Support and mentor junior members of the engineering team where required.
• Promote high standards of quality and customer satisfaction throughout the design and delivery process.
• Ensure electrical designs take full account of health and safety requirements.
• Consider environmental impact, sustainability and waste reduction throughout design activities.
• Work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders to develop practical and efficient engineering solutions.
• Maintain professional development and keep up to date with relevant engineering standards and industry best practice.

Electrical Engineer requirements:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering design.
• Previous experience within the water and wastewater sector would be highly desirable.
• Good understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles.
• Experience designing electrical systems associated with water or wastewater treatment facilities would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring other engineering professionals.
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution would be beneficial.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Good general understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering, including electrical, mechanical, process and project delivery considerations.
• Ability to develop and rationalise designs to produce practical and economical solutions.
• Ability to interpret and manage complex technical information.
• Confident in presenting technical proposals and engineering solutions clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A relevant Master’s degree would be advantageous.

If you are looking for an exciting Electrical Engineer opportunity and want to join a leading contractor delivering major infrastructure projects within the UK water sector, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers