Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Principal Electrical Engineer in Cardiff, contributing to major water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, and enhance your career in a dynamic environment. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale water engineering projects.
• Chartered status with a Professional Institution.

Responsibilities

• Design and review of electrical and ICA elements in water infrastructure projects.
• Project management, including planning and resource assessment.
• Mentoring junior staff and overseeing technical work.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

BEng or MEng in a relevant field

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector, Cardiff

Client: AECOM

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9c43f01c5ee3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 15.05.2025

Expiry Date: 29.06.2025

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water Solutions team in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, or Plymouth. You’ll contribute to major projects for South West Water and Wessex Water, covering water and wastewater infrastructure, within long-term frameworks extending through AMP8 and AMP9.

Your responsibilities include:

• Design and review of electrical and ICA elements in water infrastructure projects
• Producing and reviewing client deliverables, making technical decisions
• Project management, including planning and resource assessment
• Preparing technical specifications
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure stakeholder buy-in
• Mentoring junior staff and overseeing technical work

Join a recognized team, awarded the IChemE Global Water Award 2023, with opportunities to develop your career through local and global projects. We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a real impact in the water industry.

Qualifications include proven experience in large-scale water engineering projects, strong collaboration skills, a BEng or MEng in a relevant field, and Chartered status with a Professional Institution.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at [email].

Interested in more about life at AECOM? Follow us on social media or contact the recruiter, Jay Hewitt, on LinkedIn.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services from planning to construction across various sectors. We prioritize sustainability, diversity, and innovation, with revenue of $14.4 billion in FY 2023. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Our Commitment

We offer flexible work options, a respectful workplace, and comprehensive benefits to support your growth. We are an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, committed to inclusivity and confidentiality in our hiring process.