Electrical Engineer - Lead

Jacobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks an Electrical Engineer - Lead to manage complex electrical designs for water industry projects. This role requires significant experience in project lifecycle management and a strong grasp of electrical engineering principles. Candidates must be a Chartered Member of IEEE with extensive knowledge of power distribution systems. The position involves collaboration with teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget. Locations include London, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and Manchester.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IEEE required.
• Demonstrable experience in detailed design for water and wastewater projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Power distribution systems up to 15kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design and delivery of electrical solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Manage project lifecycle and deliverables.

Skills

Progressive experience in detailed design

Knowledge of electrical engineering principles

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience with Power distribution systems

Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Chartered Member of IEEE

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer - Lead You will join a team over 600 engineering and technical professionals responsible for the delivery an extensive portfolio of high value, high profile projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our water industry for generations to come.

As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary, multi company delivery model, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex innovative detail designs, project tasks and milestones for capex investment programmes across the Water industry including pumping stations, treatment plants, process engineering systems, control systems, distribution networks, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres and emergency power systems.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve high-quality outcomes, your remit will include;
• The detailed design, specification, and delivery of safe, cost effect and innovative electrical solutions, that meet and exceed client requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure constructability, commissioning, maintenance and reliability requirements are embedded into the design.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver solutions to contract-specific KPIs, on time and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams. Develop and produce detailed electrical designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to design management, scheduling, risk management, change control and financial forecasting.
• Investigate and analyse existing assets - performance, reliability and maintainability developing and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of IEEE
• Demonstrable progressive experience and expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non-infrastructure projects.
• Strong grasp of electrical engineering principles and project lifecycle management.
• Indepth knowledge and experience of Power distribution systems (low, medium and high voltage, up to 15kV).
• Extensive experience of P&ID interpretation, loop wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, or similar design tools.

Newcastle Upon Tyne|Tyne and Wear|United Kingdom

Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom

London|Greater London|United Kingdom

Electrical Water