Principal Electrical Engineer

Severn Trent; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and development

EV scheme and retail offers

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for major wastewater treatment and bioresources projects at our Raynesway office in Derby. You will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to handover, ensuring designs are safe, compliant with UK standards and aligned with operational needs.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status or progress toward it, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or progress toward chartership.
• Significant utilities project experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK water and wastewater processes, assets and standards.
• Proven ability to deliver outline and detailed electrical design for complex infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for wastewater 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 in project delivery.
• Provide electrical expertise to develop and maintain standards.
• Coordinate with Process, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, ICA and Operations teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

CEng

Utilities projects

UK water/wastewater

Electrical design

Multidisciplinary leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Provide electrical expertise to develop standards

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’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working 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.
• Provide electrical expertise to develop standards

Outline & Detailed Design

• Develop electrical solutions for:
  • Wastewater Treatment Works (STW)
  • Bioresources
• 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
  • Severn Trent engineering standards
• Support engineering assurance and risk management activities.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• 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 do more, because we care.

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!

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