Principal Electrical Design Engineer

RSE Water; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31 days rising to 33

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Discounted National Gym Membership

Job summary

RSE Water is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead our in-house Design team within the Chemical & Wastewater Solutions group. You will drive EICA design from scoping through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specs and regulatory standards, with a focus on low-carbon solutions.

Join a multi-disciplined project environment where you will mentor engineers, lead bids, and guide design deliverables while collaborating with Delivery Management teams across the UK and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration with IET or InstMC (IEng/CEng) mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Minimum 5 years as Senior Electrical Engineer in design and construction.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Taking the EICA lead on development of bids and proposals for new projects or strategic frameworks.
• Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with Delivery Management teams.
• Line management and development of assigned EICA staff within your team.
• Taking the lead on the development of EICA design deliverables by you and your team and for the EICA activities within the business stream.
• Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Mentoring and staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (IET/InstMC)

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our in-house Design team is looking for a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join us, working within our Chemical & Wastewater Solutions team. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low‑carbon solutions.

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

• Meeting with clients to discuss specific intervention requirements.
• Taking the EICA lead on development of bids and proposals for new projects or strategic frameworks.
• Carrying out the planning and implementation of projects in association with our Delivery Management teams.
• Line management and development of assigned EICA staff within your team.
• Taking the lead on the development of EICA design deliverables by you and your team and for the EICA activities within the business stream.
• Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management.
• Mentoring, identifying and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent.

What Do You Need?

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Registration with IET, InstMC or similar (IEng, CEng)
• A well‑developed Knowledge of British and European design standards.
• Proven management capability including all aspects of project development, design, construction and commissioning.
• Preconstruction design and cost evaluation knowledge and experience.
• The ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• A proven track record for a minimum of 5 years as Senior Electrical Engineer in both a design office and a construction environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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.

The company offers a fully integrated, in‑house service, from project inception through to design, fabrication, installation and commissioning. 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.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry,