Electrical Engineer

Energy Job Search Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional utility provider is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. This role focuses on designing and delivering innovative electrical systems for clean water and waste water projects. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, ensuring projects meet high technical standards while promoting efficiency and safety. A degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, private health insurance, and commitment to career development opportunities.

Benefits

Private health insurance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with double matching

Bonus scheme

Lifestyle benefits such as car and dental insurance

Life cover

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and inter-related disciplines.
• Proven experience delivering electrical designs for clean water or waste water projects.
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, and technical schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver electrical systems for clean and waste water treatment plants.
• Produce technical deliverables such as calculations, data sheets, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, and quality processes.

Skills

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication skills

Project engineering experience

Proficiency with engineering software

Education

Degree or higher technical qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation and control systems

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Peterborough
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £56,000

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Anglian Water

Do you have a passion for electrical engineering and a drive to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions?
Are you motivated by the opportunity to work on complex clean water or waste water projects that make a real difference to communities?

If so, this is your chance to join Anglian Water as an Electrical Engineer, where you'll contribute to the design and delivery of essential infrastructure across the region.

We're looking for a skilled engineer with strong technical knowledge and a proactive mindset. You'll bring creativity, rigour, and problem‑solving ability to ensure our projects are safe, sustainable, and delivered to the highest standards.

At Anglian Water, we're Always Exploring – innovating for a resilient water future. By Doing the Right Thing, we commit to transparency, fairness, and professional growth. And by Building Trust, we put safety, quality, and collaboration at the core of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll support the full project lifecycle – from feasibility studies and design through to construction and commissioning. You'll ensure compliance with technical standards while seeking opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing technical deliverables such as calculations, data sheets, and specifications
• Designing electrical systems for clean water or waste water treatment plants
• Developing and integrating control, monitoring, and telemetry systems
• Designing instrumentation systems and main incoming electrical supply arrangements
• Delivering electrical installation designs, including for hazardous areas
• Preparing subcontract specifications and undertaking technical bid evaluations
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, and quality processes
• Attending site surveys and providing technical support during delivery
• Monitoring progress against cost and programme, escalating issues where required
• Driving innovation by researching and introducing new processes, tools, and ways of working

About You

You're a motivated and collaborative electrical engineer with a strong technical background and enthusiasm to learn and grow. You thrive in a team environment, build trust through integrity, and bring energy and resilience to every challenge.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A degree or higher technical qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and understanding of inter‑related disciplines
• Proven experience delivering electrical designs for clean water or waste water projects
• Demonstrable experience with instrumentation and control systems, including monitoring, telemetry, and automation solutions
• Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, and technical schedules
• Solid project engineering experience within utilities, infrastructure, or related industries
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and strong IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative working style

It would also be beneficial to have:

• Experience designing electrical systems in hazardous areas
• Familiarity with supplier engagement, technical bid analysis, and procurement processes
• Previous involvement in delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, we're committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and resilient water services – and our people are at the heart of that mission. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team delivering vital infrastructure that protects our environment and supports our communities.

You’ll benefit from:

• £47,000 – £56,000
• Private Health Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays and option to purchase more)
• Pension Scheme – double matching your contributions up to 6%
• Bonus scheme
• Lifestyle benefits including car, dental insurance, and gym discounts via salary sacrifice
• Life cover – 8 × annual salary
• Ongoing training and career development with clear progression opportunities

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a skilled engineer looking to help design and deliver the water infrastructure of the future, apply today to become Anglian Water's next Electrical Engineer.

At Anglian Water, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Being Safer Every Day means making positive choices, moment by moment, to protect ourselves and others. Together, we create a culture where health, safety, and wellbeing always come first.