Electrical Engineer – Southern Water
Closing Date: 2026‑01‑20
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Falmer – Hybrid Working
Salary: up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience
About Us
At Southern Water, we’re shaping the future of engineering in the water and wastewater sectors. Our projects impact communities and the environment, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that make a real difference. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Engineer to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, technically robust designs across our capital delivery programmes.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is your opportunity to work on impactful water and wastewater projects from concept through to delivery. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing technical support, managing design deliverables, and helping to solve complex engineering challenges. You’ll also have the chance to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across our engineering function.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical capability on water and/or wastewater projects.
* Assist in the coordination and delivery of design packages.
* Prepare and check datasheets, calculations, drawings, and reports.
* Undertake quality assurance checks and resolve complex design problems.
* Support project planning and contribute to estimating task durations.
* Ensure designs meet regulatory and customer expectations.
* Promote safety, sustainability, and compliance in all aspects of work.
* Travel to sites and offices across the region as required.
What We’re Looking For
* MEng/BEng or equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
* Experience in water or wastewater design and asset management.
* Strong technical problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant technical software.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* Ideally, professional membership of a relevant institution or working towards it.
We understand that flexible working arrangements can be important. While we cannot accommodate every request, we will try to find a practical solution. If you are uncertain whether you meet all requirements, or if normal office hours are challenging, please contact us to discuss the role further.
All prospective candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Proof of identity and address will be required as part of the recruitment process.
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