Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking Senior Electrical Engineers with a water background to join our MEICA team in the UK. You will contribute to the winning and delivery of projects across Energy, Water and Resources sectors, providing expertise in electrical and control systems design across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, sustainable solutions, ensuring quality, schedule and budget alignment while advancing Arup’s low-carbon, resilient

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical design for water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed design documentation and drawings.
• Experience with industry-standard design tools (e.g. Trimble).
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to winning and delivering projects across the UK in Energy, Water and Resources sectors.
• Develop innovative and sustainable electrical and control system designs.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical and control systems across a varied project portfolio.
• Support delivery of projects to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Water sector experience

Documentation & drawings

CDM regulations

Multidisciplinary project management

Electrical/Control systems engineering

Education

Engineering degree

IEng/CEng registration

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 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 - hydro, 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 - water background to join our growing MEICA team in Mid West, and 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, with demonstrable experience delivering projects within the water and wastewater sector.
• 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. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide 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.