Principal Electrical Engineer

Severn Trent Water; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Enhanced pension contribution (up to N

Sharesave scheme

Training and development with Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major wastewater treatment projects at our Raynesway Derby site. You will provide technical authority, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet safety, environmental and regulatory standards throughout feasibility, outline and detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical solutions with treatment processes, supported by a

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Experience in utilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK water and wastewater processes, assets and standards.
• Proven experience delivering outline and detailed electrical design for complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and technical delivery of major wastewater treatment projects.
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Collaborate with Process, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, ICA and Operations teams.
• Ensure designs meet objectives, regulatory requirements, budget, and operational needs.
• Support design reviews, ALM, HAZOP studies, constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Assist during construction, commissioning and handover, resolving technical queries.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Principal Electrical Engineer working with Wastewater Treatment Works (STW) & Bioresources!

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do.We'rein the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, andwe'reequally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our peopleloveworking here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Severn Trent Water is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering and Design team.

This is a permanent position based at our Raynesway office in Derby.

You will be responsible for leading the electrical design and technical delivery of major wastewater treatment projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure designs are safe, efficient, sustainable, and aligned with Severn Trent's operational requirements and engineering standards.

LET'S TELL YOU MORE

Electrical Engineering Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for wastewater treatment and bioresources projects.
• Act as the electrical engineering technical authority on assigned projects.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to engineers and designers.
• Promote engineering excellence, innovation, and best practice throughout project delivery.

Outline & Detailed Design

• Develop electrical solutions for:
• Wastewater Treatment Works (STW)
• Progress designs through concept, outline, and detailed design stages.
• Ensure designs meet project objectives, regulatory requirements, budget constraints, and operational needs.

Design Coordination

• Collaborate with Process, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, ICA, and Operations teams.
• Ensure electrical designs integrate effectively with treatment processes and operational requirements.
• Support multidisciplinary design reviews, ALM, HAZOP studies, constructability reviews, and value engineering workshops.
• Resolve technical interfaces and design challenges throughout project development.

Technical Assurance & Governance

• Undertake and coordinate electrical design reviews and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Relevant British Standards and Eurocodes
• Health and Safety legislation
• Water industry standards and guidance
• Support engineering assurance and risk management activities.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Assist contractors and suppliers in resolving technical queries.
• Support project handover and operational integration.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Ample experience within utilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK water and wastewater treatment processes, assets and standards.
• Proven experience delivering outline and detailed electrical design for complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Of course, it's important that we attract the right skill sets and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential.

Here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We'll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.