Principal Electrical Engineer - Wastewater

Company Description

At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team operating across the globe. With approximately 600 experts sitting in our UK and Ireland Offices, we are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we’re on the lookout for talented, dedicated and passionate individuals to join us.

Our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Belfast office – whilst also taking advantage of work from home days through our hybrid approach. Your projects will range from small rural sites to multi-million‑pound schemes, covering both water and wastewater (Infrastructure and Non‑Infrastructure), being delivered under the CRU’s fourth regulatory control (RC4) period .

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute on major frameworks, programmes, and projects as part of this investment including:

• Uisce Éireann Growth & Development Programme: Supporting our Tier 1 Contractor on a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure to enable social and economic growth and development, including the delivery of essential housing.
• Uisce Éireann Engineering Services Provider Framework: Delivering on Uisce Éireann’s 19-062 framework objectives by providing comprehensive engineering design services spanning project planning and appraisal, network and process modelling, and the detailed design of water and wastewater treatment plants, networks, and associated infrastructure to support the successful delivery of capital investment programmes.

AECOM’s digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process, to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects, including BIM, intelligent P&’s and AECOM’s own tools developed in-house, such as our pumping station generator.

You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. We don't just deliver projects; we uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in the design of water and wastewater engineering deliverables with multi-disciplinary knowledge, ideally including treatment schemes.
• Experience of managing projects, delegating tasks and technical mentoring.
• Chartered (or near Chartered) Member of a relevant Professional Institution.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities so, if you’re an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable adjustment to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso

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