Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Ross-shire Engineering; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clean water technology company as a Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects in water treatment, focusing on low-carbon solutions. You will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge electrical systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. With a strong emphasis on career development and a supportive work environment, you will have the chance to mentor the next generation of engineers and contribute to sustainable growth in the water industry. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Holiday Allowance of 31 days

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Access to health professionals

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Electrical Engineer in design and construction.
• Knowledge of British and European design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and instrumentation/control designs for projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation and Control

Project Management

Safety Studies (Hazop)

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our in-house Design team is looking for Senior Electrical Engineers to join the established team in Edinburgh, working within our Water Technologies and asset management business. You will take on a fully supported leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

RSE is in an incredibly strong position in the marketplace with 4 years’ worth of work already secured. Some typical projects you will be working on across Scotland include legacy PLC/control system replacements (utilising our in-house SI capability), legacy MCC replacements, newbuild water treatment plants as well as MEICA upgrades to existing plants.

As part of industry-leading multi-disciplined project teams, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing industry leading electrical and instrumentation/control concept and detailed designs
• Close liaison across our multi-disciplined engineering teams
• Leading and participating in safety studies (Hazop) etc.
• Leading the EICA engineering input to and review of design solutions for MCC, PLC and instrumentation from suppliers both within and outwith the RSE group
• Working with our in-house construction and commissioning teams to ensure we deliver a high quality solution to our clients
• Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team and Senior Management
• Mentoring and developing the next generation of EICA Engineering talent

What Do You Need?

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Successful (or in progress) Professional Registration with IET, InstMC or similar (IEng, CEng)
• Driving License
• A passion to succeed and develop your career
• Knowledge of British and European design standards.
• A proven track record for a minimum of 5 years as an Electrical Engineer in both a design office and a construction environment within the water (or related process) industry.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 1700 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry leading salary
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.