Electrical Design Engineer

Fyba Recruitment Ltd; Alton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water sector specialist is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Alton. This role involves supervising electrical installations, developing design documents, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, at least three years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with the water industry is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• At least three years' post-graduate experience in utilities or M&E engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial/commercial electrical and ICA design.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation activities.
• Develop electrical design drawings and documents.
• Review and approve design drawings for compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree, HND, HNC in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Alton.

The salary for this role is dependent on experience, candidates must be commutable to Alton and have previous water sector experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation installation activities by client personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Evaluate electrical design drawings, schedules, and documents from clients for pricing purposes.
• Develop electrical design drawings, calculations, schedules, and documents for Motor Control Centres and cable networks to local motors and instruments, including containment requirements.
• Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Control Philosophy documents.
• Assess Client DNO supply characteristics, site earthing layouts, and lightning protection needs.
• Prepare electrical designs, specifications, and enquiry documents for use in subcontractor tender packages.
• Review supplier and subcontractor electrical design drawings, schedules, and documents for approval and specification compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable standards, regulations, and company Health & Safety policies.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and integrated FATs (iFATs) as necessary.
• Inspect installations to ensure testing and commissioning meet British, ISO, and client-specific standards.
• Oversee electrical installation inspections, certification coordination, and support commissioning activities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, clients, suppliers, and other contractors.
• Follow all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work, always working safely and responsibly.
• Identify and report opportunities for business improvement and innovation using appropriate channels.
• Participate in team meetings both in person and virtually.
• Assist with general branch office operations during staff absences or leave.
• Carry out additional duties aligned with skills and experience as needed to support the role and comply with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent in engineering, science, or a related field.
• At least three years' post-graduate experience in a comparable role within utilities or M&E engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial/commercial electrical and ICA design, assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning, preferably in the water industry.
• Knowledge of MCC/Electrical Panel design, related calculations, and preparation of supporting design documents.
• Familiarity with LV and ELV systems - including signal conditioning, conversion, digital I/O, relay logic, and instrumentation.
• Experience as a NIC-EIC Competent Person is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients and colleagues effectively.
• Background in the UK water sector is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (including overnight stays) as required.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence