Electrical Design Engineer - Water

Our client is looking for a senior electrical design engineer to join their MEICA water team in London/Kent.  

Working, as part of a busy team within the Southern Department of the Water Business Unit you will be reporting to the MEICA Team Manager, delivering outline electrical design and detailed specifications primarily for Water and Wastewater schemes.  

You will also work closely with other disciplines and electrical engineering staff from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK.  

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll be responsible for:  

Providing day to day technical input suitable for role as part of a team of Engineers and Technicians  

Undertaking tasks assigned by the team leader to support design delivery.  

Providing regular feedback of progress to the team leader to assist in the management of delivery and ensure that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements  

Ensure tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.  

Working to establish Company systems as set out within the Integrated Management Systems (IMS)  

Trained and familar with the latest Wiring Regulations  

Undertaking elements or tasks for outline designs and detailed specification of electrical works  

Assisting team members with consultation with stakeholders  

Liaising with team members, clients and other disciplines to work together to delivery project Work in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.  

Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.  

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:  

Knowledge and experience of electrical design for the water industry  

Ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other water industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke, ‘value for money’ and innovative designs.  

Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry  

Appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions  

Appreciation of water and wastewater processes  

Appreciation of health and safety legislation  

​Professional Membership and Qualifications:  

Degree or Masters in Electrical Engineering  

Chartership with a suitable professional body.  

Personal Qualities:  

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Good report writing skills.  

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a small team and work with Clients.  

The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in clear English.  

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to ensure that timescales are met  

Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions  

Take responsibility for personal development and enable and support the learning of others  

Project a professional image to clients and colleagues  

Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.  

Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate  

Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery