Job Description

Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer working hands-on in installations, commissioning, or maintenance within the water or utilities sector? Looking to step off the tools and move into a design-focused engineering career where your practical knowledge truly adds value? We're looking for a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team, designing and delivering electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants for Welsh Water. You'll play a key role in turning client requirements and process needs into well-engineered, buildable electrical solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing electrical designs and documentation for water and wastewater projects Producing documents including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, block cable diagrams, Amtech calculations, load schedules and loop wiring diagrams. Collaborating with mechanical, process, and civil teams to ensure fully integrated designs. Conducting site surveys and when required. Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards (BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations, etc.) and client specifications.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from practically experienced electrical engineers or technicians ready to move into design. If you've spent time on-site installing, testing, or commissioning control systems, MCCs, or instrumentation -- this could be your ideal next step.

Essential skills:

Experience in electrical installations or maintenance, ideally in water treatment or utilities. Understanding of control systems, LV distribution, and industrial wiring. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings. Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn design standards and software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Amtech).

Desirable skills:

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience). Experience with motor control, PLC interfaces, and telemetry systems. Familiarity with WIMES standards or water industry frameworks.

Why Join Us?

Career progression: Full training and mentoring to develop your design engineering expertise. Variety: Work on challenging, meaningful projects that improve essential infrastructure. Balance: A mix of home-based and site work -- ideal for engineers who don't want to be behind a desk all day. Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking company embracing digital design and sustainable solutions.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-43,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

What is your ideal start date?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Wales (required)
Work Location: Remote