Electrical Design Engineer

RSE Water; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Hybrid working

Career development path

Private healthcare

Holiday allowance 31 days increasing

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Gym membership discounts

Professional fees paid

Employee discounts

EV/hybrid car lease

Health professional network access

Job summary

RSE Water in Scotland is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our in‑house multidisciplinary team on permanent basis. You will take a leading role from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, servicing the needs of the Water sector.

Key projects include legacy PLC/controls replacements and MEICA upgrades; you will develop electrical/instrumentation concepts and liaise across engineering teams, while mentoring new talent to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Driving License
• A passion to succeed and develop your career
• A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and a construction environment within the water (or related process) industry.

Responsibilities

• Developing industry leading electrical and instrumentation/control concept and detailed designs.
• Close liaison across our multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Participating in safety studies (Hazop) etc.
• Leading the EICA engineering input to and review of design solutions for MCC, PLC and instrumentation from suppliers both within and outwith the RSE group.
• Working with our in‑house construction and commissioning teams to ensure we deliver a high quality solution to our clients.
• Mentoring and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.

Skills

Driving Licence

Passion to succeed

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Chemical and Wastewater Solutions team is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join us on a permanent basis, and work as part of our in‑house, multidisciplinary design team. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, working with a multi-disciplinary team to service the needs of the Water sector.

Some typical projects you will be working on include legacy PLC/control system replacements (utilising our in‑house SI capability), legacy MCC replacements, newbuild water treatment plants as well as MEICA upgrades to existing plants.

As part of industry‑leading multi-disciplined project teams, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing industry leading electrical and instrumentation/control concept and detailed designs
• Close liaison across our multi-disciplined engineering teams
• Participating in safety studies (Hazop) etc.
• Leading the EICA engineering input to and review of design solutions for MCC, PLC and instrumentation from suppliers both within and outwith the RSE group
• Working with our in‑house construction and commissioning teams to ensure we deliver a high quality solution to our clients
• Mentoring and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent

What do you need?

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Driving License
• A passion to succeed and develop your career
• A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and a construction environment within the water (or related process) industry.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market‑leading products and solutions for drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling and industrial water processes. Founded in Muir of Ord in 1982, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) contractors, delivering water treatment technologies and services across the UK and North America.

RSE’s commitment to innovation is helping to transform the water sector. Its offsite modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality, increase cost certainty and deliver environmental benefits. With more than 2,000 employees across 27 locations and extensive manufacturing capability, RSE is scaling to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, rising demand and climate pressures.

RSE works with major UK water companies, as well as leading industrial organisations.

With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and carbon reduction, RSE has achieved company‑wide carbon neutrality and continues to expand its global footprint, including through its first North American office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast‑paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• Hybrid Working (where applicable)
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.