Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Water Industry
We are currently recruiting a Senior Electrical and ICA Design Engineer to join our dynamic Water Consultancy team across the UK. You will work on AMP8 and AMP9 projects, ensuring exceptional water services in a collaborative environment.
About the Team
* RPS Water Consulting is part of Tetra Tech, providing asset management, operational strategy and engineering solutions across the water industry.
* We undertake urban drainage, water quality modelling studies, WINEP, SOAF, DWMPs, and catchment investment planning.
* Our projects deliver solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
About You
* Experienced liaison with clients, interpreting data and developing project plans.
* Skilled in technical outputs: specifications, schedules, reports, load and instrument lists, cable sizing calculations, single line diagrams and system architecture layouts.
* Proficient in general arrangement drawings, 3D models, 2D plans and sections, and P&ID design.
* Strong communication skills for client presentations, collaborative design workshops, safety reviews (including HAZOPs and ALMs).
* Understanding of wastewater treatment processes and asset infrastructure assessment for electrical and ICA design.
Your Responsibilities
* Balance workload across long-term frameworks with water companies and contractors across the UK.
* Seek positive outcomes for projects and the community.
* Collaborate closely with senior engineers and stakeholders to support delivery.
* Ment and guide less experienced team members, overseeing technical governance.
* Interpret and supervise technical drawings, ideally via AutoCAD and Inventor.
* Undertake asset condition surveys and prepare reports.
* Contribute to process and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) production.
* Prepare electrical and ICA design deliverables: calculations, reports, specifications, datasheets, drawings, schedules, procurement documentation.
* Support compliance with Designer duties under CDM, including design risk assessments.
* Ensure quality assurance systems and standards are followed.
* Act as project manager, package manager, or design team leader as required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
* A good technical understanding of electrical engineering and ICA principles.
* Significant water industry experience.
* Proficiency in load assessment, LV and MV distribution system design.
* Use of P&IDs to create equipment schedules.
* ICA and SCADA system architecture development.
* Production of URSs, FDSs and control philosophies.
* Production of specifications, reports and technical documentation.
* Compliance with CDM Regulations and safety design.
* Experience with NEC contract forms or equivalent.
* Managing work to time, cost, and quality criteria.
* Supporting junior staff development.
* Travel for operational and construction site visits as required.
* AutoCAD or similar design package knowledge is an advantage.
Qualifications
* A degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or closely allied subject, ideally IET-accredited; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
* Chartered engineer or working towards and nearing chartership.
What's in it for You
A personal development plan and transparent career pathway supporting your growth.
Why RPS
We value different ideas and perspectives, offering flexible working arrangements, hybrid office options, and support for a healthy work-life balance.
RPS, A Tetra Tech Company
RPS became part of Tetra Tech on 24 January 2023. Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services across more than 120 countries.
Mutual Dignity and Respect
We are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all people processes.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a preferred supplier list of trusted partners. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
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