Principal Electrical Engineer - Wastewater
Core
Design and review electrical and instrumentation control and automation (ICA) elements for water and wastewater infrastructure treatment projects from conception to handover.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Water and wastewater treatment plants, networks, pumping stations, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Domain
Water and wastewater infrastructure engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Electrical design, ICA design, Load Schedules, Single Line Diagrams, MCC General Arrangements, P&ID input, Instrument Schedules, Electrical Installation calculations, Cable calculations, Control Philosophy, URS, PLC/SCADA specifications, Technical reporting, Project management, Technical mentoring, Site surveys, Client liaison, Cross-functional collaboration (Process, Mechanical, Structural, Civil)
Preferred skills
Chartered status (or near Chartered), Experience with multi-disciplinary treatment schemes
Technologies
BIM, Intelligent P&ID tools, In-house pumping station generator tools
Responsibilities
Undertake design and review of electrical/ICA elements; Prepare feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs; Produce Load Schedules, Single Line Diagrams, and MCC arrangements; Input to P&IDs and Instrument Schedules; Perform electrical and cable calculations; Act as Electrical Lead on projects; Assist Project Manager with programming and budgeting; Line manage Graduates, Engineers, and Senior Engineers.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities