Senior Electrical Engineer- Energy & Water Infrastructure

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking Senior Electrical Engineers to join our MEICA team across multiple UK locations, including Leeds. You will contribute to the winning and delivery of projects in Energy, Water and Resources sectors, providing strong technical leadership on electrical and control systems design.

You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable solutions, applying knowledge of CDM regulations and industry best practices across a diverse portfolio of schemes, including

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and professional registration (IEng/CEng)
• Strong background in electrical design for energy/water/resources
• Experience with CDM regulations and multidisciplinary projects
• Ability to interpret detailed design drawings and documentation
• Experience with Trimble or similar design tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical and control systems design across UK projects
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, programme and budget targets
• Provide guidance on electrical design standards and CDM compliance
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop robust solutions

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation & control systems

CDM regulations

Project management

Technical leadership

Energy/Water/Resources domain

Education

Engineering degree

IEng/CEng registration

Tools

Trimble

Industry-standard design tools

Job description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following industries: Water - water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution; Energy – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BES), hydro, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen. wind, gas; Power – HV/LV Transmission and Distribution; Industrial Clients – steam generation, chemical handling; Process - food and beverage processing.

Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.

The Opportunity

We are looking for talented Senior Electrical Engineers to join our growing MEICA team in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Whitehaven, with experience in Instrumentation and Control Systems considered advantageous. In this role, you will contribute to the winning and delivery of projects across the UK within the Energy, Water and Resources sectors.

Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, you will help develop innovative and sustainable solutions while supporting the successful delivery of projects to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements. You will bring strong technical expertise and provide guidance on electrical and control systems design across a varied portfolio of projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of schemes, including renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, hydro and energy storage, as well as water treatment, water distribution, wastewater and industrial infrastructure projects. You will apply and further develop your knowledge of electrical and control systems, CDM regulations and industry best practice while contributing to technically robust and sustainable outcomes.

Throughout, you’ll play a part in advancing Arup’s mission to create a low-carbon, equitable future aligned with our values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in electrical design, ideally within Energy, Water, or Resources sectors
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed design documentation and drawings
• Experience with relevant design tools and software (e.g. Trimble and other industry-standard systems)
• Understanding of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering, with specialist knowledge in at least one area
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and strong knowledge of CDM regulations
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; professional registration (IEng/CEng)

Eligible UK Driving license is preferred, along with holding or being eligible to gain security clearance is advantageous.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

• Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
• In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.