Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Sector

Overview

In this role you provide technical leadership for Scottish Water projects across water and wastewater, guiding EICA design from concept to construction support. You’ll shape engineering capability in Scotland, mentor engineers, and contribute to bids and framework opportunities while driving innovation. The position offers hybrid working from Edinburgh and a chance to impact essential infrastructure at scale within a major AMP8 programme.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• group income protection
• life assurance included as standard

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design across treatment works, pumping stations and associated assets
• Provide technical governance, design assurance and engineering guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Network Infrastructure Diagrams, specifications and control philosophies
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Help clients improve resilience, environmental performance and meet sustainability targets
• Mentor and develop engineers, building future talent within the discipline
• Contribute to bids and framework opportunities
• Champion innovation, best practice and continuous improvement across Electrical Engineering

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards registration
• Significant experience delivering electrical or EICA design within water, utilities, infrastructure or related industries
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across complex multidisciplinary projects
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards, design processes and governance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers

• communication
• stakeholder management
• mentoring
• Electrical and EICA design
• Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• Block Cable Diagrams

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