Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Water Industry

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Water Industry

We are currently recruiting a Senior Electrical and ICA Design Engineer to join our dynamic Water Consultancy team across the UK. You will work on AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment.

• RPS Water Consulting is part of Tetra Tech, providing asset management, operational strategy and engineering solutions across the water industry.
• We undertake urban drainage, water quality modelling studies, WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs, and catchment investment planning.
• Our projects deliver solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.

• Experienced liaison with clients, interpreting data and developing project plans.
• Skilled in technical outputs: specifications, schedules, reports, load and instrument lists, cable sizing calculations, single line diagrams and system architecture layouts.
• Proficient in general arrangement drawings, 3D models, 2D plans and sections, and P&n.
• Strong communication skills for client presentations, collaborative design workshops, safety reviews (including HAZOPs and ALMs).
• Understanding of wastewater treatment processes and asset infrastructure assessment for electrical and ICA design.

• Balance workload across long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK.
• Seek positive outcomes for projects and the community.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Ment and guide less experienced team members, overseeing technical governance.
• Interpret and supervise technical drawings, ideally via AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports.
• Contribute to process and instrumentation diagram (P&) production.
• Prepare electrical and ICA design deliverables: calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, procurement documentation.
• Support compliance with Designer duties under CDM, including design risk assessments.
• Ensure quality assurance systems and standards are followed.
• Act as project manager, package manager, or design team leader as required.

• A good technical understanding of electrical engineering and ICA principles.
• Significant water industry experience.
• Proficiency in load assessment, LV and MV distribution system design.
• Use of P&IDs to create equipment schedules.
• ICA and SCADA system architecture development.
• Production of URSs, FDSs and control philosophies.
• Production of specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Compliance with CDM Regulations and safety design.
• Experience with NEC contract forms or equivalent.
• Managing work to time, cost, and quality criteria.
• Supporting junior staff development.
• Travel for operational and construction site visits as required.
• AutoCAD or similar design package knowledge is an advantage.

• A degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or closely allied subject, ideally IET-accredited; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Chartered engineer or working towards and nearing chartership.

A personal development plan and transparent career pathway supporting your growth.

We value different ideas and perspectives, offering flexible working arrangements, hybrid office options, and support for a healthy work-life balance.

RPS became part of Tetra Tech on 24 January 2023. Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services across more than 120 countries.

We are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all people processes.

We have a preferred supplier list of trusted partners. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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