Electrical Engineer - Water Industry

The Guardian; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Water Solutions team in the UK. This role involves leading the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to sustainability efforts. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact on communities and the environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in designing water and wastewater engineering deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and produce quality deliverables.
• Strong presentation skills to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical components in water infrastructure.
• Produce calculations, drawings, and technical reports.
• Conduct site surveys and assist in project management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Accountability

Education

BEng or MEng in a related engineering field

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Water Solutions team as we help deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and long-term water infrastructure programmes. Roles are available across several key locations, offering you the opportunity to support multi-billion-pound capital delivery frameworks and contribute to high-impact water and wastewater projects spanning infrastructure and non-infrastructure sectors across AMP8 and AMP9.

As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the design and delivery of projects ranging from small rural upgrades to complex, multi-million-pound schemes. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, including Tier 1 contractors and water utility clients. This is a long-term, secure opportunity to grow your career and contribute to the UK’s water resilience and sustainability efforts.

Key Programmes You’ll Support:

South West Water & Wessex Water (£8bn AMP8 & AMP9 Investment):

• South West Water – Framework for Engineering Consultancy Services Lot 3 – Multi-Discipline Engineering Design
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework Agreement Lot 2 – Design Consultants

Severn Trent Water (£14.9bn AMP8 Delivery Plan):

• Lot 1 Major Projects Framework – Large-scale water and wastewater projects
• Severn Trent D&B Projects – Supporting Tier 1 contractors on major non-infrastructure wastewater schemes

Southern Water (£3.7bn Capital Delivery Programme):

• Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks:
• Lot 1 – Non-infrastructure water projects
• Lot 2 – Non-infrastructure wastewater projects
• Low Complexity Delivery Route Lot 2 (Wastewater Infrastructure)
• SDP Lot 3 Infrastructure Framework – Delivering sustainable wastewater infrastructure in partnership with Tier 1 contractors

In this role, you will visit client sites, collaborate across multi-year frameworks, and take on projects from inception to delivery, creating innovative solutions that benefit the environment and communities.

Here’s what you'll do:

• Electrical and ICA Design: Design electrical and ICA components in wastewater and water infrastructure, including chemical dosing, pumping stations, and sludge treatment units, from conception to handover.
• High-Quality Deliverables: Produce client deliverables such as calculations, drawings, and technical reports adhering to standards and procedures.
• Site Surveys: Conduct non-intrusive site surveys and data collection exercises.
• Project Management: Assist in preparing project budgets and programmes.

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes your application. Join us to help construct infrastructure that uplifts communities and enhances lives. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our impactful projects.

Come grow with us.

Be part of our UK & Ireland Water business, home to around 700 experts, including 170 specialists in England & Wales. Collaborate with top civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on projects from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, from concept to completion. We foster an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you’ll benefit from tailored core and personalized benefits supporting your future and well-being, flexible hybrid working, AECOM University, volunteering days, and more.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Experience in designing water and wastewater engineering deliverables; multi-disciplinary knowledge is preferable but not essential.
• The ability to work independently, produce quality deliverables, and confidently present to clients.
• Strong problem-solving, accountability, and communication skills.
• BEng or MEng in a related engineering field.
• Working towards Chartership with a relevant Professional Institution.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact us. We welcome candidates with transferable skills or partial matches to the above requirements.