Principal Electrical Engineer

Alexander Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer. This hybrid role offers a perfect balance of office and remote work while allowing you to lead the electrical design process on complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure effective collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. With a focus on delivering efficient, safe, and cost-effective solutions, this position is ideal for a degree-qualified electrical engineer with proven leadership experience. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineer with chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong experience in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of electrical design layouts for water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure designs are cost-effective and compliant with relevant standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Leadership

Multidisciplinary Coordination

Client Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are working with a leading engineering consultancy in the water sector that is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer. This is a hybrid role based in the South East, offering a great mix of office and remote working.

In this senior–level position, you ll lead the electrical design process on complex water and wastewater treatment projects. You'll play a critical role in delivering efficient, safe, and cost–effective solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring coordination across multi–disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of electrical design layouts and documentation for water infrastructure projects
• Ensure designs are cost–effective, buildable, and compliant with relevant standards and health & safety requirements
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and civil engineering teams
• Support project proposals and estimates
• Drive process improvements and ensure technical quality
• Contribute to staff development and departmental best practices

About You:

• Degree–qualified Electrical Engineer with chartered status or working towards it
• Strong experience in electrical design for water and wastewater treatment projects
• Proven leadership experience in managing design teams
• Excellent knowledge of multidisciplinary coordination in engineering projects
• Skilled in presenting technical proposals and managing client expectations
• Full UK driving licence required

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

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