Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Severn Trent Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utility company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative Plug and Play team. The role includes leading the electrical design process, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring designs meet required standards. Successful candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, along with strong CAD skills. The company offers a range of benefits including 28 days of holiday and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave options

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with digital electrical design tools.
• Strong understanding of risk management in engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process including specifications and detailed design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create robust electrical solutions.
• Integrate product design with site implementation teams.

Skills

Electrical Design

CAD and E-Plan

Product Life Cycle Management

Health & Safety knowledge

Stakeholder Influence

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E-Plan

Job description

Overview

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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.

As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious five–year investment programme yet–nearly GBP13bn, with GBP6bn dedicated to capital projects–we're embracing innovation like never before. Our new Plug and Playapproach is transforming how we deliver infrastructure: modular, scalable, and smart.

Our newPlug and Playapproach will be a collection of common parts that can be connected in different ways and work together (like electrical panels and dosing rigs). They can be mixed and matched to create a whole range of different products.

We're looking for aSenior Electrical Design Engineerto 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.

Qualifications & Skills

What you'll bring to the role:

• 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.

Inclusion & Culture

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us do just that.

We do more because we care.

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. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, 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 GBP2,250, 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

What's 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.

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