Electrical Design Engineer

Summary

Are you a curious and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role with real purpose? At South East Water, you won't just be managing circuits; you'll be applying your expertise to complex, high-impact projects that deliver clean, safe drinking water to millions. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team where your voice is heard, and your technical mastery directly improves the communities we serve.

We offer a culture of flexibility, professional growth, and the unique satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life from initial concept to commissioning. This role supports hybrid working, allowing you to balance home and office life, with the opportunity to visit our diverse sites across the South East to oversee project milestones and design reviews.

• Development of technical solutions and coordinating work with multi-disciplinary teams {Process, Civil and Mechanical)
• Production of technical reports and the ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out checking, reviews and approval of complex electrical detailed designs, to include calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate.
• Ensuring contractors designs comply with the latest company specifications and other relevant industry specifications (Wimes, IET wiring regulations etc.) and legislations.
• Development of outline scheme designs
• Assistance in preparation of scheme programmes, estimates and tender documentation

• HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training in the relevant area.
• Working towards becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the IET.
• Extensive experience in water utilities would be advantageous.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Technically competent knowing when to refer to others when required.
• Good technical report writing and editorial skills, and good oral communication.
• Detailed knowledge of PLC systems, HMI’s, Variable Speed Drives, Harmonic filtration, data networks, telemetry systems and Standby Generator systems.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

Up to £56,000 p.a. dependant on experience

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

Be you, belong and valued. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.