Electrical Design Engineer

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the water sector for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their engineering team at their Peterborough office, with hybrid working available.

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and Savings Hub
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits

• Report directly to the Principal Engineer and provide high-quality electrical engineering design services across turnkey and engineering services contracts.
• Produce cost-effective electrical design layouts that meet project specifications and can be constructed and commissioned effectively.
• Consider the whole-life cost of design solutions, including design time, materials, installation, construction and impacts on other disciplines.
• Ensure standard engineering practices are utilised wherever possible while maintaining competitiveness and engineering quality.
• Provide estimates and technical feedback to support the proposals department.
• Work in accordance with established engineering procedures and processes, contributing to the continued development of the engineering department.
• Assist with the development, monitoring and review of engineering procedures and processes.
• Develop, update and maintain efficient procedures to support the smooth running of the engineering department.
• Coordinate electrical designs with all other internal and external disciplines to ensure the overall design is fully integrated.
• Maintain accurate project files and engineering records throughout the duration of contracts.
• Support customer satisfaction by delivering technically robust, cost-effective and reliable electrical engineering solutions.
• Assist in supervising, mentoring and developing less experienced engineering staff.
• Support the delivery of a safe working environment and ensure electrical designs comply with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to minimise waste and improve efficiency across departmental activities.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into electrical design solutions.
• Ensure all designs fully consider health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the design process.

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant electrical engineering discipline.
• HND/HNC in a relevant engineering discipline will also be considered alongside appropriate experience.
• Experience in electrical engineering design, preferably within the water and wastewater sector.
• Good understanding of the principles of water and wastewater treatment.
• Experience designing electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to rationalise designs and produce economical and effective plant layouts.
• Broad understanding of water treatment projects and the interaction between electrical, mechanical, process engineering and project management disciplines.
• Ability to assimilate and interpret large volumes of technical and project information.
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to present proposals clearly, confidently and convincingly.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with relevant electrical engineering design software.
• Experience supporting or mentoring less experienced engineers would be advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution, with candidates working towards Chartered Engineer status also considered.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Relevant Engineering Master’s Degree.
• Experience delivering electrical design solutions on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering design teams.
• Knowledge of relevant water sector standards, specifications and electrical design practices.

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 solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.