Principal Electrical Engineer

Alexander Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the water sector seeks a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in the South East. You'll lead electrical design on complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure multi-disciplinary coordination. This senior position offers a mix of office and remote work, focusing on delivering efficient and safe solutions.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong experience in water and wastewater treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design layouts for water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure designs meet standards and health & safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Design

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are working with a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector that is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer. This is a hybrid role based in the South East, offering a great mix of office and remote working.

In this senior-level position, you’ll lead the electrical design process on complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You'll play a critical role in delivering efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of electrical design layouts and documentation for water infrastructure projects
• Ensure designs are cost-effective, buildable, and compliant with relevant standards and health & safety requirements
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and civil engineering teams
• Support project proposals and estimates
• Drive process improvements and ensure technical quality
• Contribute to staff development and departmental best practices
  
  

About You

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with chartered status or working towards it
• Strong experience in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Proven leadership experience in managing design teams
• Excellent knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination in engineering projects
• Skilled in presenting technical proposals and managing client expectations
• Full UK driving licence required
  
  

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

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