Electrical Engineer

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Electrical/ICA Design Engineer

Apply remote type: Hybrid
Working locations: Snodland
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago
Job requisition id: JR100123

Summary:

Do you have experience in electrical engineering and ICA, and are you looking to make a difference in the water industry?

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering essential capital engineering projects?

Are you an Electrical Engineer seeking a role where you can contribute across all project stages?

If this sounds like you, then you'll want to learn more about this opportunity

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

Working in the MEICA team of the SEW Engineering Department, you will report to the Senior Electrical Engineer and be responsible for the Electrical/ICA engineering output as part of project teams on capital engineering projects.

As a client-side Electrical Engineer, you will be involved across all stages of project delivery, from feasibility, scoping, detailed design, through to construction and commissioning, as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

You will contribute to technical deliverables on Capital Projects under the guidance of Project Managers and the Senior Electrical Engineer, following the requirements set by the Lead MEICA Engineer and relevant asset standards.

You will need to manage and prioritize your workload to meet project demands, adhere to Health and Safety/CDM requirements, actively identify hazards, and work towards their mitigation or removal through engineering design. Building and maintaining relationships with peers, internal customers, and contractors is also essential.

Although the role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel within South East Water's supply areas for project-related activities such as site meetings and reviews.

Main responsibilities

• Development of technical solutions and coordination with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Civil, Mechanical)
• Production of technical reports, checks, reviews, and approval of complex electrical designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings
• Analysis of options and selection of appropriate technical solutions
• Ensuring contractor designs comply with company and industry standards (Wimes, IET wiring regulations, etc.)
• Development of outline scheme designs
• Assistance in preparing scheme programs, estimates, and tender documentation

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training
• Working towards becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the IET
• Experience in water utilities is advantageous
• Ability to work closely with others
• Technical competence with appropriate referrals when needed
• Strong technical report writing, editorial, and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of PLC systems, HMI's, VSDs, harmonic filtration, data networks, telemetry, and standby generators
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace knowledge is a plus

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, employment, and career progression.

Benefits package:

• Stakeholder pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
• Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing benefits

Recruitment process:

• Apply via our careers website with your CV
• Legal right to work in the UK required
• Background, identity, and employment checks necessary

If interested, apply now! Please note, we prefer direct applications; agencies should refrain from submitting CVs without invitation.

Compensation:

£43,250 - £48,500

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