Principal​/Associate Electrical Engineer - Southern England

Location

Reading, Cambridge, Brighton, London; UK

Nicola Coyle

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with more than 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included and valued.

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

The Water Utilities Division is at the forefront of ensuring safe water supplies for future generations, preventing urban flooding and improving the health of our rivers and coastal environments. The division is entering a period of significant growth aligned with AMP8 (2025–2030) investment needs. We are seeking Senior Electrical & Control Engineers to join our multidisciplinary water utilities team. You will work on a wide range of design projects covering, for example:

• Water treatment
• Water distribution and storage
• Wastewater networks & treatments
• Industrial process water
• Desalination
• Irrigation
• Hydropower
• Flood defence

We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support and commissioning to handover. You will provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work.

• Electrical power distribution design (LV and HV)
• Control system design
• Design and specification of communications networks and SCADA
• Specifying renewable and back‑up 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, developing and checking designs and giving technical direction to projects
• Ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
• Ensuring integration of the electrical & control design with other disciplines

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
• Experience in electrical & control engineering design/consultancy
• Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
• A drive to stay abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety and environmental issues
• Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes
• Interest in digital innovation in design processes
• Capability to manage design delivery and projects

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.