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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water

Manchester, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-09-28

Core

Design and review electrical and instrumentation control elements for wastewater and water infrastructure/treatment projects.

Role type

Senior Electrical Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Electrical designs, load schedules, single line diagrams, MCC arrangements, PLC/SCADA systems, control philosophies, technical reports, and client deliverables for water treatment schemes.

Domain

Water and wastewater engineering / Infrastructure

Required skills

Electrical design, ICA (Instrumentation and Control Automation) design, site surveying, load calculation, single line diagramming, MCC design, PLC/SCADA system design, control philosophy development, URS writing, P&ID input, technical reporting, project management, technical mentoring, bid support.

Preferred skills

BIM usage, Projectwise experience, experience with in-house digital tools (e.g., pumping station generator), experience with Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, Wessex Water, South West Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, or Irish Water.

Responsibilities

Undertake design and review of electrical and ICA elements; conduct site surveys and liaise with clients/contractors; produce load schedules, single line diagrams, and MCC general arrangements; develop PLC/SCADA systems and control philosophies; assist in bid preparation; ensure compliance with National and International Design Standards; mentor junior staff.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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