Electrical Design Engineer

Unitedliving; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a lively organization focused on the water industry. This pivotal role involves designing and developing electrical systems for wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will collaborate with a talented team, contributing to innovative solutions that drive sustainable operations. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in the water management sector, this role is perfect for you. Join us in shaping a world-class design team and be part of a vital industry transformation!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferable.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership in a professional institution ideal.
• Significant experience in process plant systems for water engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for wastewater treatment plants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
• Conduct electrical load calculations and ensure designs are compliant.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Electrical Design

Field Experience

Health and Safety Knowledge

CAD Expertise

Control Systems Understanding

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

Trimble Software

Amtek Software

CAD Software

Job description

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE UK BASED

AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England for the water industry. We have an excellent inhouse engineering team capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on cleantech product development, innovation, and robust, appropriate solutions.

We work within the UK water sector where we deliver innovation, optimisation, and robust engineering solutions. We have a portfolio of varied projects, both wastewater and clean water, across the Southern Water region and are seeing rapid expansion into other water companies due to the success of our own products and solutions so it is an exciting time to join our business.

In 2024, we were acquired by United Living Group, a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. This partnership enables us to better provide unique solutions for the water sector and help our clients navigate increasing pressure on their operations.

We are a lively and friendly organisation with a main office based in Havant, Hampshire.

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems and equipment for wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include creating electrical designs, specifications, and layouts to meet project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and subcontractors, to ensure seamless project execution. Additionally, you will conduct electrical load calculations, select appropriate components, and ensure all designs are cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally compliant. Ability to work with and within electrical installations and automation control systems. Regular site visits will be required to assess installation progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful implementation of electrical systems. Your expertise will help drive the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of wastewater facilities.

In joining the newly established Design Hub will give you the chance to contribute significantly to shaping a world-class design team, particularly in the water industry. This is a pivotal role, and your contributions could leave a lasting impact on AFECO and the industry at large, especially in a sector as vital and evolving as water management. If you're excited by the prospect of building something from the ground up and shaping the future of water design, this opportunity seems like a perfect fit!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field or equivalent preferable
• Ideal would be a Chartered Engineer status and membership of professional institution such as IET, InstMC or CIWEM
• Water experience preferred and understanding of control systems.
• Significant experience in the technical delivery of process plant systems on complex water industry engineering projects
• Excellent project management / organisational skills with ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent degree of computer literacy
• CAD expertise and experience preferable
• Field / practical experience
• Excellent CDM and health and safety knowledge and application
• Positive “can do” attitude with flexible approach to work
• Excellent personal presentation
• Driving licence preferable (full, clean)
• Knowledge driven from hands-on field experience
• There will be training provided in this role
• Ideal Qualified electrician/Panel Building experience
• Understanding of cable calcs, awareness of Trimble/Amtek Software
• Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition)