Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Coventry seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative electrical systems. The role involves collaborating with teams to create efficient designs, ensuring compliance with standards, and continuously improving standard designs. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in electrical design and familiarity with CAD tools. This position offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with CAD and digital electrical design tools.
• Experience managing product life cycles and working with supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design process including specifications and detailed design.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Supporting early-stage commissioning planning and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD

Stakeholder management

H&S and risk management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll lead the development of innovative electrical systems and solutions from concept through to detailed design. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create standardised, modular electrical designs that are safe, efficient, and future-ready.

At Severn Trent, our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials—and we’re passionate about making a difference. Not just because we should, but because we care. With our AMP8 investment programme, we’re embracing innovation like never before. Our new Plug and Play approach is transforming how we deliver infrastructure: modular, scalable, and smart. We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Plug and Play team and help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design process, including specifications, optioneering, and detailed design.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into robust electrical solutions.
• Supporting early-stage commissioning planning and ensuring designs meet regulatory and operational standards.
• Continuously improving standard designs based on feedback, risk assessments, and performance data.
• Ensuring seamless integration between product design and site implementation teams.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Restless spirits who are ready to be part of something bigger, who care, and who really care… because when you really care, you go above and beyond. When you really care you don’t just talk about it—you do more.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 5 years proven experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with CAD, and digital electrical design tools such as E‑Plan.
• Experience managing product life cycles and working with supply chains.
• Strong understanding of H&S, and risk management in engineering design.
• An innovative and collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders to drive practical, effective solutions.
• Flexibility to travel between sites throughout the UK on an ad‑hoc basis as projects demand.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, 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