Senior Associate Electrical and Control Engineer

Location

Cambridge, Brighton, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Reading & London; UK

Nicola Coyle

The Water Utilities Division is Mott Mac Donald’s centre of excellence for responding to the UK and Ireland’s water and wastewater challenges. The team works on a wide range of design projects covering water treatment, distribution, wastewater networks, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence.

Senior Electrical & Control Engineer – part of a multidisciplinary water utilities team. Responsibilities span the full project life‑cycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover.

• Electrical power distribution design (LV and HV)
• Control system design
• Design and specification of communication networks and SCADA
• Specifying renewable and backup generation systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
• Providing mentoring to other electrical engineers and developing and checking designs
• Ensuring designs meet legislation and standards
• Integrating electrical & control design with other disciplines

Essential

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or related discipline
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or equivalent body
• Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental priorities
• Experience working in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes

Desirable

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or related discipline
• Interest in digital innovation in design processes

• Employee ownership model and bonus schemes
• Comprehensive pension match and life assurance options
• Income protection scheme and flexible benefits
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Holiday entitlement (33‑35 days base, up to 35 after 5 years)
• Enhanced family and carers leave (26 weeks paid maternity, 2 weeks paternity, up to 5 extra days for caring responsibilities)
• Professional development support and training
• Social and community networking opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration. We encourage applications from a diverse range of individuals.

We do not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes.