Senior Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Water Sector. You'll be at the forefront of delivering critical projects that enhance water and wastewater infrastructure. This role offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance office, home, and on-site work. As you lead technical integrations and contribute to design outputs, you'll also have the chance to mentor junior engineers and further your career in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably Chartered or Incorporated with the IET.
• Experience in wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of electrical design with other disciplines.
• Write technical specifications and control philosophies.
• Support the development of junior engineers through coaching.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Specification Writing

Control Philosophy Development

HV Design Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector.

Location: Manchester - with Hybrid working.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work in a creative and challenging environment, delivering a wide range of projects across the United Utilities framework.

You will support United Utilities with upgrades to critical infrastructure assets, including water and wastewater treatment sites, pumping stations, and reservoirs during the AMP8 period.

Our flexible working environment allows you to work from home, the office, and on-site to suit your needs and project requirements. We will support your personal and professional development in a dynamic Design-and-Construct environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the interfaces and integration of electrical & ICA design with other disciplines.
2. Writing technical specifications, control philosophies, schedules, reports, and risk assessments.
3. Producing Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams.
4. Providing engineering input to collaborative design outputs, such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and Pipeline & Instrumentation Diagrams.
5. Participating in technical workshops, HAZOPs, and ALMs.
6. Liaising with Distribution Network Operators.
7. Attending Factory Acceptance Tests.
8. Ensuring quality assurance through review functions.
9. Supporting the development of the electrical engineering team through coaching and mentoring junior engineers.
10. Challenging client specifications and defending solutions to complex problems.

We support your further development in technical, management, or client-facing roles, aligned with your career aspirations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably Chartered or Incorporated with the IET.
2. Experience in wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design.
3. Commercial and contractual awareness, with understanding of project timelines and budgets.
4. Knowledge of procurement and construction, with a focus on safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
5. Experience or knowledge of HV design is advantageous.