Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll lead the development of innovative electrical systems and solutions from concept through to detailed design. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create standardised, modular electrical designs that are safe, efficient, and future-ready.

• Leading the electrical design process, including specifications, optioneering, and detailed design.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into robust electrical solutions.
• Supporting early-stage commissioning planning and ensuring designs meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Continuously improving standard designs based on feedback, risk assessments, and performance data.
• Ensuring seamless integration between product design and site implementation teams.
• We value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight, and are looking for people who show up and roll their sleeves up, with a design-focused mindset and a passion for infrastructure and innovation.

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years proven experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with CAD, and digital electrical design tools such as E-Plan.
• Experience managing product life cycles and working with supply chains.
• Strong understanding of H&S, and risk management in engineering design.
• An innovative and collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders to drive practical, effective solutions.
• Flexibility to travel between sites throughout the UK on an Ad-hoc basis as projects demand.

At Severn Trent, our purpose is taking care of life's essentials—and we're passionate about making a difference. Not just because we should, but because we care.

As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious five-year investment programme yet—nearly £13bn, with £6bn dedicated to capital projects—we're embracing innovation like never before. Our new Plug and Play approach is transforming how we deliver infrastructure: modular, scalable, and smart. Our new Plug and Play approach will be a collection of common parts that can be connected in different ways and work together (like electrical panels and dosing rigs).

They can be mixed and matched to create a whole range of different products.

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Plug and Play team and help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year