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Principal Electrical Engineer

Matchtech

England

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their diverse team in the Water Sector. This role offers the chance to lead design delivery on critical infrastructure projects, collaborating with talented professionals both locally and internationally. The company prides itself on providing a flexible work environment that values work-life balance while delivering industry-leading engineering solutions. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and want to make a significant impact in a supportive setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in the Water Industry.
  • Experience in leading multidisciplinary design projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to undertake technical design work ensuring high-quality outputs.
  • Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.

Skills

Electrical Design (LV and HV systems)
Motor Control Centres/Switchgear
HAZOP Assessments
DSEAR/ATEX Practices
Digital Analysis Packages (Trimble/Amtech)

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Tools

Trimble
Amtech

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on? It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. When it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Bring your skills to the table as a Principal Electrical Engineer. You'll play a vital role in electrical engineering aspects of Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering across sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry and want to be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to talk to you.

Opportunities are available in our Bristol, Surrey, and Derby offices (other locations may be considered).

Your Purpose
  1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
  2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
  3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
  4. Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
  5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design processes.
What you can bring
  • Chartered Electrical Engineer.
  • Significant experience in the Water Industry.
  • Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design projects.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environments, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX practices, creation of SLD/BCD diagrams, earthing and bonding, and familiarity with UK design standards and industry practices.
  • Proficiency in digital analysis packages such as Trimble/Amtech, following local and national guidelines.
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