Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water)

RPS Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is recruiting Senior Electrical Design Engineers for long-term frameworks in the water sector, contributing to key projects that enhance river health. The role involves overseeing technical project delivery and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Personal development plans

Flexible working

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for impact in the water industry

Qualifications

• Experience in process plant systems within water industry projects.
• Hands-on experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Proficiency in digital design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet technical, legislative, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop innovative technical solutions based on client needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate work.

Skills

Process plant systems

Water/wastewater projects

Digital design

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water), Edinburgh

Client: RPS Group

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: dd8ae3aaba17

Job Views: 18

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water)

We are recruiting multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for long-term frameworks across the UK, including a £100 million framework with United Utilities to improve river health in Northwest England.

Join RPS Water Consulting, a team providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy, working on prestigious AMP8 programmes and shaping the future of water services in the UK.

About You:

You will handle technical project delivery, monitor budgets, meet deadlines, and ensure quality standards, contributing to impactful projects with leading water companies.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects meet technical, legislative, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop innovative technical solutions based on client needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate work.
• Build relationships with clients and partners.
• Support design and advisory services for water and wastewater assets.
• Perform detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Deliver multi-disciplinary projects using digital design techniques.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience in process plant systems within water industry projects.
• Hands-on experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Proficiency in digital design.
• Leadership skills in technical teams.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Membership with professional institutions like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM preferred.

What’s in it for you?

Personal development plans, career pathways, diverse and inclusive environment, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the water industry.

Why RPS?

Flexible working, collaborative culture, and global opportunities as part of Tetra Tech.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all our processes to build a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Join us and make a difference in the future of water!