Principal Electrical Engineer - Wastewater

Overview

In this role you will lead electrical design for water and wastewater projects within a global multidisciplinary water team. You will collaborate across process, mechanical, and civils groups to deliver electrical scope from concept to handover, while shaping digital design approaches such as BIM and intelligent P&ID tools. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets and programs, and act as Electrical Lead on significant schemes within the RC4 investment period. This position offers hybrid working and a chance to impact critical water infrastructure and community resilience.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global career opportunities

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical and ICA elements in water/wastewater schemes from concept to handover
• Prepare feasibility studies, outline and detailed designs, plus construction support
• Produce Load Schedules, Single Line Diagrams, and MCC General Arrangements
• Input to P&IDs and Instrument Schedules; specify URS, PLC/SCADA and technical reports
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural and civil teams across the nation
• Conduct site surveys and liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers
• Act as Electrical Lead on WwTW, WTW and infrastructure projects
• Support PMs and Design Leads to deliver electrical scope on time and budget
• Line manage Graduates, Engineers and Senior Engineers
• Help shape the digital design strategy (BIM, intelligent P&ID, in-house tools) across projects

Key requirements

• BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in designing water and wastewater deliverables with multi-disciplinary knowledge
• Experience of managing projects, delegating tasks and mentoring
• Chartered or near Chartered with a relevant professional institution
• leadership and mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• stakeholder liaison
• electrical design for water/wastewater
• ICA elements
• P&ID input and instrumentation

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