Join Our Team as an Electrical Project Engineer
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Electrical Project Engineer to become a vital part of our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team. You’ll be working on exciting projects within the Thames Water framework, based in the beautiful Northern Thames Valley region.
Location
Region: Northern Thames Valley, Oxfordshire
Working Hours
Hours: 45 hours per week – we offer flexibility, so just let us know what works for you!
Your Responsibilities
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering capital maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Your focus will be on the design, specification, and implementation of electrical systems across water and wastewater treatment facilities. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:
* Manage all electrical engineering aspects of projects from design through to commissioning.
* Develop electrical designs in accordance with Thames Water specifications and UK regulations.
* Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including mechanical, civil, and process teams.
* Review electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, cable calculations, and schedules.
* Ensure compliance with BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), ATEX, and other industry standards.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you have:
* A degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated experience delivering electrical engineering projects in the water or utilities sector.
* A strong understanding of electrical systems in treatment works, pumping stations, and MCCs/PLC panels.
* Experience with LV electrical distribution, control panels, and instrumentation.
* An understanding of SCADA/Telemetry systems and integration with control systems.
At Kier, we believe in finding potential, and we welcome transferable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.
Why Join Us?
Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved—register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Your well-being is our priority!
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!